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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3h 17mCHF 50–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 40mCHF 14–35Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Milan to Zurich278.7 km
3h 42mCHF 17Train, fly
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4h 16mCHF 75–205Train via Como
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovannitrain S11
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
4h 35mCHF 86–157Drive 279.5 km
- Drive from Milan to Zurichcar 279.5 km
3h 8mCHF 44–64
Milan to Zurich by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Zurich is to rideshare which costs SFr 17 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Zürich. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
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.
The distance between Milan and Zurich is 249 km. The road distance is 279.5 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95.
The train from Milan Centrale to Zuerich Hb takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Milan to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Zurich is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 35 and takes 3h 40m.
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. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zürich twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 23–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–210
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–170
- 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 Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–22
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 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
Milan to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Milan to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Zurich is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Milan to Zurich.
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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.