There are 4 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Milan by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Airolo to Cadenazzotrain Ir46 / ...
- Take the train from Cadenazzo to Milano Centraletrain Re80
4h 41m€65–104Drive 173 km
cheapest- Drive from Swiss Alps to Milancar 173 km
1h 53m€32–46Bus, line 222 bus
- Take the bus from Airolo, Stazione to Biasca, Stazionebus 120
- Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Bellinzona, Espocentrobus 222
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus
4h 59m€52–82Train via Locarno
- Take the train from Airolo to Locarnotrain Ir46 / ...
- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
5h 16m€41–59
Swiss Alps to Milan by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Milan is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Milan is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Swiss Alps to Milan. However, there are services departing from Gotthard Passhöhe and arriving at Milano - Famagosta via Airolo, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Swiss Alps to Milan. However, there are services departing from Airolo and arriving at Milano Centrale via Cadenazzo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Swiss Alps and Milan is 187 km. The road distance is 173 km.
The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Milan without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Swiss Alps to Milan, including transfers.
Swiss Alps to Milan bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Airolo, Stazione station.
Swiss Alps to Milan train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Airolo station.
The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Milan is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 222 bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Milan, Italy?
You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Milano Centrale via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, and Cadenazzo in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Milano - Famagosta via Airolo, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, Bellinzona, Espocentro, and Bellinzona in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Airolo to Cadenazzo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Airolo to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Cadenazzo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Airolo, Stazione to Biasca, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Biasca, Stazione to Bellinzona, Espocentro
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- PostAuto AG
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Swiss Alps to Milan bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Biasca, Stazione station.
Swiss Alps to Milan train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Cadenazzo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Milan is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Swiss Alps to Milan.
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