What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Zurich is to rideshare which costs SFr 18 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Milan to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Zürich. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Milan to Zurich?

The distance between Milan and Zurich is 249 km. The road distance is 279.5 km.

How do I travel from Milan to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Milan to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100.

How long does it take to get from Milan to Zurich?

The train from Milan Centrale to Zuerich Hb takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Milan to Zurich bus from?

Milan to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Milan to Zurich?

The best way to get from Milan to Zurich is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 75 and takes 4h 20m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 270 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Milan to Zurich bus arrive?

Milan to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Milan to Zurich train arrive?

Milan to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Milan to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Zurich is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Milan to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Milan to Zurich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Milan to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1252+ hotels available in Zurich.

Can I share a ride from Milan to Zurich?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Zurich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Milan to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Milan to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3h 17m
CHF 50–100
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Milan to Zurichrideshare 278.7 km
3h 42m
CHF 18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 20m
CHF 22–75
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3h 11m
CHF 73–197
Train via Como
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como S.Giovannitrain S11
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
4h 31m
CHF 69–245
Drive 279.5 km
1. Drive from Milan to Zurichcar 279.5 km
3h 9m
CHF 47–68
Fly from Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LIN - ZRH
6h 4m
CHF 116–264

Milan to Zurich by train (Trenitalia)

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.1 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–100 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zürich 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 22–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Onebus also services this route once a week.

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