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ITZurich to Milan Train & Bus Tickets
From Zurich (Switzerland) to Milan (Italy) · about 296 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Milan, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €10.98 for travel on 3 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 4 h 15 min (27 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Save with split tickets
On some days two tickets for the same train cost less than one through ticket. In recent checks the typical saving on Zurich to Milan was about €21.10, up to €21.10 (1 days checked).
Example: the 09:33 train on 2 Nov 2026. One ticket costs €97.52; the same train bought as two tickets, split at Como S. Giovanni, costs €76.42.
You stay on the same train. The journey is only split into two tickets at Como S. Giovanni; buy both and show both when the ticket is checked.
Two separate tickets: there is no connection guarantee if the train is late. Prices are as last checked, not a live quote; the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Zurich to Milan: what to expect
Zurich and Milan are about 296 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Switzerland to Italy. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 296 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Zurich–Milan tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €13.31, across 3 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Milan
- Milan Cathedral took nearly six centuries to finish: construction began in 1386 and the final details were completed in 1965. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Milano Centrale, inaugurated in 1931, is the largest railway station in Europe by volume, with 24 platforms and a blend of many architectural styles. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Milan's famous panettone gets its tall, light texture from dough that rises three times over almost 20 hours, a method credited to Angelo Motta. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Zurich to Milan
How long does the journey from Zurich to Milan take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 4 h 15 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Milan?
The lowest fare seen recently is €10.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 3 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026). Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €13.31). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Zurich to Milan?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.