How to get from Milan to Zurich
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Zurich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 219 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €16, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 4, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
219 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €139Checked Sep 4 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €96Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 3h 44m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 3h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€139Checked Sep 41h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€96Omio catalogue, Sep 93h 44m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Sep 93h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Milan Malpensa → Zurich Airportflight
Ethiopian Airlines·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Milan to Zurich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€73October 2026
€66Departures from Milan to Zurich
FlixBus runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 16 | 01:00 | 23:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 21:55 | 21:55 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Ethiopian AirlinesMilan Malpensa-Zurich AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMilan-Zurich AirportBook →
SBBMilan-Bellinzona, Bellinzona-ZurichBook →On this route you travel with Ethiopian Airlines, FlixBus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Zurich works
Start with a Ethiopian Airlines flight from Milan to Zurich, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €139 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Zurich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Zurich from Milan?
About 219 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Zurich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €16 to €22. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Milan to Zurich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Milan to Zurich?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Milan and Zurich?
Milan is MXP and Zurich is ZRH, so this route is usually written MXP to ZRH.
Which operators run Milan to Zurich?
On this route you travel with Ethiopian Airlines, FlixBus, SBB.
Can you get from Milan to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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