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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Milan is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 21h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Milan is to bus and train and fly which takes 6h 51m and costs €80 - €300.

How far is it from Zurich to Milan?

The distance between Zurich and Milan is 961 km. The road distance is 1127.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Milan without a car is to bus and train via Chambéry which takes 14h 29m and costs €390 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Zurich to Milan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Milan bus from?

Zurich to Milan bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk station.

Where does the Zurich to Milan bus arrive?

Zurich to Milan bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Alkmaar, Station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Milan?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Milan is 1127 km. It takes approximately 10h 39m to drive from Zurich to Milan.

Where can I stay near Milan?

There are 13944+ hotels available in Milan.

Zurich to Milan - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car train

Q: Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Milan?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Milan. However, there are services departing from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via Alkmaar, Station, Purmerend, Tramplein and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.

There are 11 ways to get from Zurich to Milan by bus, train, plane, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Milan Linate Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AMS - LIN
6h 51m
€85–291
Bus, train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
8h 12m
€72–343
Bus, train via Chambéry
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
14h 29m
€398–681
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Milanbus
19h 52m
€110–171
Drive 1,127.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Milancar 1,127.3 km
10h 39m
€207–299
Bus, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane AMS - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
7h 45m
€73–264
Bus, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane EIN - BGY
4. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
8h 55m
€92–371
Bus, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane AMS - TRN
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Rogoredotrain
8h 53m
€123–366
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hannover Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Milancar
15h 57m
€218–299
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
5. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11
20h 6m
€187–349
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 13m
€104–166

Zurich to Milan by bus and train

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Distance: 961.4 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via Alkmaar, Station, Purmerend, Tramplein, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 21h 13m.

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