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Zurich to Milan by train
Prices explained
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Cheapest Price US$26.40
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30 day advance US$61.60
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First train06:09
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Last train19:33
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey3hr 17m
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Distance219 kilometres
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Trains per day32
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Avg. journey time3hr 37m
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Train operators
Travelling from Zurich to Milan by train
Want to know how to get from Zurich to Milan by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Zurich to Milan take around 3 hours and 17 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 219 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Zurich is scheduled to depart at around 06:09. The last departure is usually at around 19:33. This is the same at the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 32 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 23 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$26.40.
We think any time is a great time to visit Milan, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Milan.
Is there a direct train from Zurich to Milan?
How long does it take to travel from Zurich to Milan?
The Zurich to Milan train travel takes about 3 hours and 17 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Zurich to Milan train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Milan leaving Zurich at around 06:09 and the last train leaving at around 19:33. This is the same at the weekend.
How much is the train ticket from Zurich to Milan?
The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Zurich to Milan are US$26.40.
If you book 30 days in advance, tickets will cost around US$61. The cost is usually the same if booking is done 7 days in advance. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it's worth booking ahead of time if you can, or check our special offers and deals.
When should you book your train tickets from Zurich to Milan?
Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 12 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your travel dates, you can set a booking alert and you'll receive an email as soon as the cheapest tickets are released for your train journey.
Which train companies operate between Zurich and Milan?
More than one train company operates on the route from Zurich to Milan, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- EC
- EC 311
- EC 313
- EC 315
- EC 317
- EC 319
- EC 321
- EC 323
- EC 325
- EC 329
- ETR
- EuroCity
- Eurocity
- Eurocity (EC)
- InterCity
- Intercites
- Intercity
- Intercités
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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EuroCity via Gotthard Tunnel
The train from Zurich to Milan follows the main north-south route through the Alps, cutting under the highest mountains through the Gotthard Tunnel. Opened in 2016, this impressive feat of engineering trimmed 40 minutes off the journey time from Zurich to Milan.
Despite the trans-Alpine nature of the journey, this is not a route known for its exceptional scenery. The prettiest sections are on the climb up to the north entrance of the Gotthard Tunnel. Once out of the tunnel, the line drops down through the Ticino area of Switzerland, skirting Lake Lugano to reach the Italian frontier at Chiasso. Just over the border, there is a tantalising glimpse of Lake Como to the left of the train.
Zurich HB to Milan Centrale
There are direct EuroCity trains each day on the Zurich to Milan route, leaving from the Hauptbahnhof in Zurich (shown as Zurich HB in our booking system). Trains on this route make six or seven intermediate stops on the way to Milan. The most important city along the way is Lugano. In Milan, trains terminate at Centrale station, where there are good onward connections to major cities across Italy.