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 50m.

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 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Gotthard Passhöhe via Castione, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione and Airolo, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

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 31m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Milan to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Swiss Alps bus from?

Milan to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Train or bus from Milan to Swiss Alps?

The best way to get from Milan to Swiss Alps is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Milan to Swiss Alps bus arrive?

Milan to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bellinzona station.

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 296+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Swiss Alps by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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 BellinzonaEc
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to AiroloIr26 / ...
4h 31m
CHF 33–83
Train via Varese
cheapest
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to VareseS5 / ...
2. Take the train from Varese to AiroloTrenord
5h 50m
CHF 13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzona076
2. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazione120
5h 21m
CHF 17–41
Drive 173 km
1. Drive from Milan to Swiss Alps173 km
1h 53m
CHF 28–40

Milan to Swiss Alps by train and bus

35Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

CHF 33Cheapest 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 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Gotthard Passhöhe via Bellinzona, Castione, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, and Airolo, Stazione in around 5h 21m.

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