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How to get fromZurich to Milaneby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Milane by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain train S11
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chivassotrain train
    6h 15m
    €117–172

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Chivasso Centrobus bus FlixBus N474
    6h 20m
    €64–89

  3. Drive  358 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Milanecar car 358 km
    4h 18m
    €75–108

  4. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Chivasso Centro Casello A4bus bus
    4h 52m
    €125–258

  5. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane ZRH - TRN
    7h 25m
    €112–306

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 383.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Milane, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Milane via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Chivasso in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Chivasso Centro once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 59m.

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