There are 6 ways to get from Milan to Rümlang by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiasso
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Take the train from Chiasso to Zürich HB
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Station
4 alternative options
Train via Locarno
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
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Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HB
Drive
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Drive from Milan to Rümlang
Fly from Milan Malpensa
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Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Zurich (ZRH)
Fly from Milan Linate
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Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Zurich (ZRH)
Milan to Rümlang by train
The train journey time between Milan and Rümlang is around 4h 5m and covers a distance of around 265 km. This includes an average layover time of around 44 min. Operated by Trenord, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) and Trenitalia EuroCity, the Milan to Rümlang train service departs from Milano Centrale and arrives in Rümlang. Typically 143 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Rümlang is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Rümlang is subject to regional advice.
The social distance requirement in Rümlang is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0041 58 463 00 00.
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Last updated: 9 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Rümlang is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 13m.
The quickest way to get from Milan to Rümlang is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Rümlang. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Rümlang via Chiasso and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Milan and Rümlang is 227 km. The road distance is 292.9 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Rümlang without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €50 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Milan to Rümlang, including transfers.
Milan to Rümlang train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Rümlang is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €220 and takes 4h 9m.
The quickest flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Milan to Rümlang train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
- Distance: 226.6 km
- Duration: 4h 5m
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Rümlang, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Milan to Rümlang via Chiasso and Zürich HB in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost SFr 15 - SFr 19 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 190 - SFr 650
Flights from Milan Linate to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 230 - SFr 1100
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 470
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Zurich via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 900
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Zurich via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 180 - SFr 1100
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Zurich via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 550
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Zurich via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 310
Flights from Milan Linate to Zurich via Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 310
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Zurich via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 210 - SFr 950
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Zurich via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 700
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 4 - SFr 6
- Website
- Trenord
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Chiasso to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 120
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 70
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 120
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 45 - SFr 65
- 1st Class
- SFr 85 - SFr 120
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Locarno to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Südostbahn
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 15 - SFr 19
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Milan Lampugnano to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 9 - SFr 13
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Milan Lampugnano to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 25 - SFr 35
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Milan to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 55
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Rümlang is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Milan to Rümlang.
Swiss offers flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport.
There are 244+ hotels available in Rümlang. Prices start at SFr 100 per night.
The best way to get from Milan to Milan Malpensa Airport is to train which takes 37 min and costs €11 - €16.