What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Zurich is to rideshare which costs SFr 17 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Milan to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Milan to Zurich?

The distance between Milan and Zurich is 249 km. The road distance is 279.5 km.

How do I travel from Milan to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Milan to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140.

How long does it take to get from Milan to Zurich?

The train from Milan Centrale to Zuerich Hb takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Milan to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Milan to Zurich train from?

Milan to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train or bus from Milan to Zurich?

The best way to get from Milan to Zurich is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 9 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Milan to Zurich bus arrive?

Milan to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Milan to Zurich train arrive?

Milan to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Milan to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Zurich is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Milan to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Milan to Zurich?

Book your Milan to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Milan to Zurich?

Book your Milan to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1227+ hotels available in Zurich.

Can I share a ride from Milan to Zurich?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Zurich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Milan to Zurich - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Milan to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, train, plane, 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 Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3h 17m
CHF 75–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zurich Bus Stationbus 519 / ...
3h 35m
CHF 9–40
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Milan to Zurichrideshare 278.7 km
3h 42m
CHF 17
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4h 15m
CHF 70–183
Bus via Como
1. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Zürichbus
6h 31m
CHF 23–31
Drive 279.5 km
1. Drive from Milan to Zurichcar 279.5 km
3h 8m
CHF 44–63

Milan to Zurich by train

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3h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.2 km
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Milan, 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. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zurich Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost CHF 19–30 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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