How to get from Milan to Zurich
- 219 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 15 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 35m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 219 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
219 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €74Checked Sep 28 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €96Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 44m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€74Checked Sep 281h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€96Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 44m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 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 → Zurich Airportbus
FlixBus·3h 35m
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.
October 2026
€54November 2026
€66Departures from Milan to Zurich
FlixBus runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 01:00 | 23:45 |
| FlixBus, Blablacar Bus, Itabusbus | 14 | 01:00 | 23:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 21:55 | 21:55 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:00
- 04:10
- 07:15
- 11:30
- 12:15
- 13:35
- 14:45
- 15:00
- 15:45
- 15:50
- 16:45
- 18:05
- 19:00
- 21:10
- 23:45
All departuresFlixBus, Blablacar Bus, Itabus
- 01:00
- 04:10
- 07:10
- 07:15
- 11:30
- 12:15
- 13:35
- 15:00
- 15:50
- 16:45
- 18:05
- 19:00
- 19:55
- 23:45
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMilan-Zurich AirportBook →
Ethiopian AirlinesMilan Malpensa-Zurich AirportSee live options and dates →
SBBMilan-Bellinzona, Bellinzona-ZurichBook →12GoMilan-ZurichBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ethiopian Airlines, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Zurich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Milan to Zurich Airport, about 3h 35m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 3h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Milan to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:00 and the last at 23:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Milan to Zurich?
15 a day with FlixBus, between 01:00 and 23:45.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €16. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Milan to Zurich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ethiopian Airlines, SBB.
Can you get from Milan to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 10m.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026