There are 10 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Parma Airport (PMF) by plane, 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Bologna, train
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Bologna (BLQ)
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milan
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Take the bus from Milan to Parma
8 alternative options
Fly to Milan Malpensa, train
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T.1 to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parma
Fly to Florence, train
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Florence (FLR)
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
Fly to Venice, train
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Venice (VCE)
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
Fly to Verona, train
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Verona (VRN)
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Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
Train via Milan
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parma
Train
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Parma
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Como San Giovanni Train Station
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Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Piadena
Drive
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Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Parma Airport (PMF)
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Italy from Switzerland
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Conditions of entry into Italy from Switzerland
- There are no current restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Italy is currently allowed from Switzerland.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- FFP2 masks are required on all public transport
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Milan Parma Airport (PMF) is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Milan Parma Airport (PMF) is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Milan Parma Airport (PMF) is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.
No, returning to Switzerland from Italy is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 27 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Parma Airport (PMF) is to bus and train which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 10h.
The quickest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Parma Airport (PMF) is to fly and train which costs SFr 85 - SFr 290 and takes 3h 56m.
It is 321 km from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Parma Airport (PMF). It is approximately 425.6 km to drive.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Parma Airport (PMF) without a car is to train via Milan which takes 7h 31m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 220.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Parma Airport (PMF), including transfers.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Parma Airport (PMF) is to train via Milan which takes 7h 31m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 95 and takes 7h 35m.
The quickest flight from Zurich Airport to Bologna Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Parma Airport (PMF) is 426 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Parma Airport (PMF).
Swiss and Lufthansa offer flights from Zurich Airport to Bologna Airport.
There are 121+ hotels available in Milan Parma Airport (PMF). Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 321.2 km
- Duration: 3h 56m
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Milan Parma Airport (PMF), Italy?
You can take a train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Parma Airport (PMF) via Zuerich Hb, Milano Centrale, Parma, and Parma in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Parma Airport (PMF) via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Milan, and Parma in around 7h 35m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich to Bologna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €450
Flights from Zurich to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €210 - €650
Flights from Zurich to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €1900
Flights from Zurich to Verona via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €700
Flights from Zurich to Verona via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €250 - €900
Flights from Zurich to Verona via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €270 - €950
Flights from Zurich to Verona via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €310 - €1100

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €290
Flights from Zurich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €450
Flights from Zurich to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Zurich to Verona via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €500

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Zurich to Verona via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €430

- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Zurich to Verona via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €260 - €600

- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Zurich to Verona via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €280 - €700

- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Zurich to Verona via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €210 - €750

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Zurich to Verona via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €210 - €750

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €10 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Milano Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €13 - €18
- Base Standard
- €28 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €50
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €30 - €50

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Milano Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €13
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €15

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 Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €21
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €19 - €21
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Frequently asked questions

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 Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €40
- 1st Class
- €50 - €70

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 Malpensa Aeroporto T.1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Piadena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €9
- Website
- Trenord

- Phone
- 02 72 49 49 49
- Website
- malpensaexpress.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T.1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Malpensa Express
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €21
- Smart Low Cost
- €12 - €17
- Smart Flex
- €26 - €40
Train from Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €14 - €21
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €15 - €22
- Smart Low Cost
- €13 - €19
- Smart Flex
- €28 - €40

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 Zuerich Hb to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75 - €140
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €110 - €200
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

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 Zurich Bus Station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milan to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Milan Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Como San Giovanni Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- RegioJet

- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Milan Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- Marino Autolinee

- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Milan Lampugnano to Parma Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €1 - €65
- Website
- Itabus

- Phone
- +39 098 3520 315
- info@fsbusitaliafast.it
- Website
- simetbus.it
Bus from Milan Lampugnano to Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €32
- Website
- Busitalia Simet S.p.A.

- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Milan Lampugnano to Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it

- Phone
- 0984 401468
- info@consorzioautolinee.it
- Website
- consorzioautolinee.it
Bus from Milan Lampugnano to Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €28
- Schedules at
- consorzioautolinee.it

- Phone
- 080 579 0211
- info@marozzivt.it
- Website
- marozzivt.it
Bus from Milano to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13 - €17
- Website
- Marozzi VT

- Phone
- 0981 500331
- info@saj.it
- Website
- saj.it
Bus from Milano Lampugnano to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10 - €17
- Website
- Inter Saj
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