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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 9m. 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 $117.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $288 Average price |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Zurich:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Zurich costing on average $118 (€97).
A bus is $240 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Zurich costing on average $288 (€239).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Milan to Zurich
How to get from Milan to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
24947:10 AM5h05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:15 PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 24947:10 AM5h05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:15 PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LX16292:55 PM0h55Milan Malpensa Airport3:50 PMZurich Airport$2981One-way0 transfers
Other options
- EuroCity 245:10 PM3h17Milan Centrale8:27 PMZurich HB$1161One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 161:10 PM3h17Milan Centrale4:27 PMZurich HB$1161One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 203:10 PM3h17Milan Centrale6:27 PMZurich HB$1161One-way0 transfers
Normal12:20 AM3h40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:45 PM4h35Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:20 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$301One-way0 transfers- 47397:55 PM3h55Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:50 PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$361One-way0 transfers
VY6337 · VY624611:50 PM8h55Milan Malpensa Airport8:45 AMZurich Airport$1701One-way1 transfer- VY6345 · VY62469:40 PM11h05Milan Malpensa Airport8:45 AMZurich Airport$1821One-way1 transfer
- VY6339 · VY62468:00 PM12h45Milan Malpensa Airport8:45 AMZurich Airport$1971One-way1 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Zurich:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Zurich costing on average $118 (€97).
A bus is $240 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Zurich costing on average $288 (€239).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 44 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate 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).
- Travel with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, ITA, Vueling, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Alsa, Calanda Viaggi, Infobus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Zurich by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, Ethiopian Airlines, Edelweiss Air.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Calanda Viaggi, Infobus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity.
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