What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Swiss Alps is to train via Varese which costs SFr 12 - SFr 19 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Milan to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Milano - Famagosta and arriving at Gotthard Passhöhe via Osogna, Toboga and Airolo, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct train from Milan to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Airolo via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Milan to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Milan and Swiss Alps is 185 km. The road distance is 173 km.

How do I travel from Milan to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Milan to Swiss Alps without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Milan to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Milan to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Swiss Alps bus from?

Milan to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Milano - Famagosta station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Swiss Alps train from?

Milan to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train or bus from Milan to Swiss Alps?

The best way to get from Milan to Swiss Alps is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 140 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Milan to Swiss Alps bus arrive?

Milan to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Bellinzona station.

Where does the Milan to Swiss Alps train arrive?

Milan to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Milan to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Swiss Alps is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Milan to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 360+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Milan to Swiss Alps - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Swiss Alps by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzonabus
2. Take the bus from Osogna, Toboga to Airolo, Stazionebus 120
4h 10m
Train via Varese
cheapest
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Varesetrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Varese to Airolotrain S50
5h 48m
CHF 13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain Ir46 / ...
4h 29m
CHF 33–139
Drive 173 km
1. Drive from Milan to Swiss Alpscar 173 km
1h 53m
CHF 29–41

Milan to Swiss Alps by train and bus

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4h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.4 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Milano - Famagosta to Gotthard Passhöhe via Bellinzona, Osogna, Toboga, and Airolo, Stazione in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milano Centrale to Gotthard Passhöhe via Bellinzona, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 4h 29m.

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