How to get from Zurich to Milan
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zurich to Milan by price and travel time.
- 219 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 01m
- 16 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 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Milan. 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €15, on Sun, Oct 18.
219 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €70Checked Oct 14 | 1h 01mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €51Reading date not recorded | 4h 25m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 3h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€70Checked Oct 141h 01m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€51Reading date not recorded4h 25m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Oct 193h 35m · directSee 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 → Milanbus
FlixBus·3h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
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 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:40
- 02:05
- 03:35
- 06:30
- 06:45
- 07:15
- 07:30
- 07:45
- 08:30
- 09:15
- 11:00
- 12:10
- 13:05
- 15:25
- 17:30
- 22:15
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 Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusZurich Airport-MilanBook →
BlaBlaCar BusZurich Airport-Milan, Lugano-MilanBook →
SBBZurich-LuganoBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Milan works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich Airport to Milan, about 3h 35m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Milan: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Milan?
The most useful route takes about 3h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Milan?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:40 and the last at 22:15, from Zurich Airport, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Milan?
16 a day with FlixBus, between 00:40 and 22:15.
Which station does the bus from Zurich to Milan leave from?
Zurich Airport with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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 €15 to €16. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Zurich to Milan?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SBB.
Can you get from Zurich to Milan without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h.
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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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: 19 Oct 2026