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How to get fromZurich to Milaneby train, bus, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Milane by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ic2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chivassotrain train
    6h 14m
    €94–158

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Chivasso Centrobus bus N474
    6h 20m
    €60–81

  3. Drive 362.2 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Milanecar car 362.2 km
    4h 11m
    €63–91

  4. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Chivasso Centro Casello A4shuttle bus
    4h 54m
    €123–250

  5. Train via Novara

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ic2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Novara to Chivassotrain train Re
    7h 2m
    €67–112

  6. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane ZRH - TRN
    7h 26m
    €106–380

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Milane via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Chivasso in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Chivasso Centro once daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 5h 59m.

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