How to get from Zurich to Milan
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 Zurich to Milan. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 55m, 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 €18, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 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 | €462Checked Sep 5 | 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €52Reading date not recorded | 4h 22m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €18Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 4h 05m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€462Checked Sep 555m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€52Reading date not recorded4h 22m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€18Omio catalogue, Sep 94h 05m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Milan: 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.
- 1Zurich Airport → Milan Malpensaflight
Swiss·55m
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
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Flight prices by day, Zurich to Milan
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
Departures from Zurich to Milan
FlixBus runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:40 and the last at 22:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 16 | 00:40 | 22:15 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
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
SwissZurich Airport-Milan MalpensaSee live options and dates →
FlixBusZurich Airport-Milan, Lugano-MilanBook →
SBBZurich-LuganoBook →City transitZurich-Zurich AirportBook →
BlaBlaCar BusZurich Airport-MilanBook →On this route you travel with Swiss, FlixBus, SBB, City transit, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Milan works
Start with a Swiss flight from Zurich to Milan, about 55 min. In total it's roughly €462 over 55 min, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Milan: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Milan?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 55m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Milan from Zurich?
About 219 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Milan cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €18 to €24. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Milan?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 55m.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Milan?
About 55m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Zurich and Milan?
Zurich is ZRH and Milan is MXP, so this route is usually written ZRH to MXP.
Which operators run Zurich to Milan?
On this route you travel with Swiss, FlixBus, SBB, City transit, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Zurich to Milan without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Milan?
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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