There are 6 ways to get from Lombardy to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 29mCHF 51–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
5h 10mCHF 17–28Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Milan to Zurich278.7 km
3h 42mCHF 17Fly
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3h 42mCHF 82–210Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re 80
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
4h 49mCHF 62–119Drive 279.5 km
- Drive from Milan to Zurichcar 279.5 km
3h 8mCHF 44–63
Lombardy to Zurich by subway, foot, and train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lombardy to Zurich is to rideshare which costs SFr 17 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Lombardy to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lombardy to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from duomo m1 m3 and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Lombardy to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Duomo M3 and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Lombardy and Zurich is 252 km. The road distance is 279.5 km.
The best way to get from Lombardy to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Lombardy to Zurich, including transfers.
Lombardy to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Lombardy to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Lombardy to Zurich is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 29 and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 210 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Lombardy, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–95 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 15–26 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–200
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–150
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–110
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Milan to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lombardy to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Lombardy to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lombardy to Zurich is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Lombardy to Zurich.
There are 1224+ hotels available in Zurich.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lombardy and Zurich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















