How to travel from Milan to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €93.

Distance: 217 km

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€86

Average price

€30

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€202

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3h 54m

Average total duration

3h 24m

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30m

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5h 13m

Average total duration

4h 43m

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5h 8m

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2h 8m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.7 - 1.3kg

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from Milan to Zurich

How to get from Milan to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Milan to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus2494
    07:10AM5h05
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    12:15PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2494
    07:10AM5h05
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    12:15PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1629
    02:55PM0h55
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    03:50PMZurich Airport
    2551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 14
    09:10AM3h17
    Milan Centrale
    12:27PMZurich HB
    1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 12
    08:10AM3h17
    Milan Centrale
    11:27AMZurich HB
    1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 150
    11:10AM3h17
    Milan Centrale
    02:27PMZurich HB
    1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    04:45PM4h35
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    09:20PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    241One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4743
    03:20PM4h20
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    07:40PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    311One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4739
    07:55PM3h55
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    11:50PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    251One-way
    0 transfers
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7823+EurowingsEW7762
    09:05AM6h10
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    03:15PMZurich Airport
    1361One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6337 · VY6246
    09:40PM11h05
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    08:45AMZurich Airport
    1921One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX1623
    07:25PM0h55
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    08:20PMZurich Airport
    2551One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €10.

This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Zurich:

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Zurich costing on average €56.

A bus is €83 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Zurich costing on average €93.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 22m.

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

The Milan to Zurich distance is approximately 217 km.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Zurich is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Calanda Viaggi, FlixBus, Infobus, Alsa to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, Vueling, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Zurich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Calanda Viaggi, FlixBus, Infobus.
  • 11 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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