There are 5 ways to get from Erstfeld to Milan by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Altdorf UR to Luganotrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
3h 54m€71–124Drive 196.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Erstfeld to Milancar 196.9 km
2h 13m€36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Erstfeld Gotthard Service Station South to Milanbus FlixBus 024
4h 1m€98–124Train, fly
- Take the train from Erstfeld to Zugtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
5h 1m€106–259Train via Cadenazzo
- Take the train from Erstfeld to Cadenazzotrain Ir46 / ...
- Take the train from Cadenazzo to Milano Centraletrain Re80
4h 16m€47–66
Erstfeld to Milan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erstfeld to Milan is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Erstfeld to Milan is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Erstfeld station to Milan. However, there are services departing from Erstfeld Gotthard Service Station South and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via via omodeo via cechov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Erstfeld to Milan. However, there are services departing from Erstfeld and arriving at Milano Centrale via Altdorf UR and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Erstfeld and Milan is 192 km. The road distance is 196.9 km.
The best way to get from Erstfeld to Milan without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Erstfeld to Milan, including transfers.
Erstfeld to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erstfeld Gotthard Service Station South.
Erstfeld to Milan train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Altdorf UR station.
The best way to get from Erstfeld to Milan is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €130 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Erstfeld, Switzerland and Milan, Italy?
You can take a train from Erstfeld to Milano Centrale via Altdorf UR and Lugano in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erstfeld Gotthard Service Station South to Milan 5 times a week. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–350
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
Train from Altdorf UR to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Erstfeld to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Erstfeld to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Erstfeld to Cadenazzo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Cadenazzo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Erstfeld Gotthard Service Station South to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Erstfeld to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Erstfeld to Milan train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erstfeld to Milan is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Erstfeld to Milan.
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