The train between Zurich and Milan takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Milan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Zurich and Milan. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Milan at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Milan. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Milan station via Como S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Zurich to Milan train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Milan train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Porta Garibaldi station.
Book your Zurich to Milan train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenord.
The distance between Zurich and Milan is 217.1 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Milano Porta Garibaldi via Como S.Giovanni in around 3h 55m.