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 $12. 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 $12, and a flight costs an average of $115.

Distance: 134 miles (217 km)

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Flight

$105

Average price

$37

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Cheapest

$249

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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

CO2 emissions

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
    7:10 AM5h05
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    12:15 PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2494
    7:10 AM5h05
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    12:15 PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1629
    2:55 PM0h55
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    3:50 PMZurich Airport
    $3781One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 14
    9:10 AM3h17
    Milan Centrale
    12:27 PMZurich HB
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 12
    8:10 AM3h17
    Milan Centrale
    11:27 AMZurich HB
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 150
    11:10 AM3h17
    Milan Centrale
    2:27 PMZurich HB
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 PM4h35
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    9:20 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4739
    7:55 PM3h55
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    11:50 PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee253*
    6:35 AM5h20
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    11:55 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ7206
    2:55 PM0h55
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    3:50 PMZurich Airport
    $3821One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX1623
    7:25 PM0h55
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:20 PMZurich Airport
    $3781One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH9513+SwissLH5764
    8:45 AM3h30
    Milan Linate Airport
    12:15 PMZurich Airport
    $3941One-way
    1 transfer

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Travel from Milan to Zurich: Journey Details

People traveling from Milan to Zurich can choose between air, bus and train transportation. However, the cheapest and fastest way to travel from Milan to Zurich is by bus. While trains may be more comfortable, they are also more expensive and take longer to arrive in Zurich. Flights are by far the most expensive option for travel between the two cities.

Return trips from Zurich to Milan are also available.

How to get from Milan to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Milan to Zürich, 85,15% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Milan to Zürich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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 $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Zurich costing on average $68 (€56).

A bus is $102 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Zurich costing on average $115 (€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 distance from Milan to Zurich is approximately 134 miles (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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