There are 5 ways to get from Milan to Rothenburg by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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 Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3h 43mCHF 56–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
5h 12mCHF 19–39Drive 248.8 km
- Drive from Milan to Rothenburgcar 248.8 km
2h 44mCHF 41–59Train, 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
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 17mCHF 92–244Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
- Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
4h 21mCHF 58–185
Milan to Rothenburg by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Rothenburg is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Rothenburg is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Rothenburg, Flecken via Milan and Luzern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Emmenbrücke Kapf via Arth-Goldau and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Milan and Rothenburg is 239 km. The road distance is 248.8 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Rothenburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Milan to Rothenburg, including transfers.
Milan to Rothenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Milan to Rothenburg train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Rothenburg is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Rothenburg, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau hourly. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Luzern 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 19–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–310
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- 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 Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–170
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–25
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Rothenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Milan to Rothenburg train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Rothenburg is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Milan to Rothenburg.
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