What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Swiss Alps is to train via Varese which costs SFr 12 - SFr 19 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Milan to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.

How far is it from Milan to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Milan and Swiss Alps is 176 km. The road distance is 173 km.

How do I travel from Milan to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Milan to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 75.

How long does it take to get from Milan to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Milan to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Can I drive from Milan to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Swiss Alps is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Milan to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 317+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Milan to Swiss Alps - 4 ways to travel via train, line 222 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Swiss Alps by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain Ir46 / ...
4h 30m
CHF 31–73
Train via Varese
cheapest
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Varesetrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Varese to Airolotrain S50
5h 48m
CHF 13–18
Train, line 222 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Biasca, Stazionebus 222 / ...
3. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazionebus 120
5h 24m
CHF 31–74
Drive 173 km
1. Drive from Milan to Swiss Alpscar 173 km
1h 53m
CHF 27–39

Milan to Swiss Alps by train and bus

35Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Milan to Swiss Alps.

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Distance: 176.3 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Gotthard Passhöhe via Bellinzona, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 4h 30m.

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