The cheapest and fastest coaches from Zurich to Milan
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 26 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Zurich to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Milan will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 4 buses that leave Zurich for Milan every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 5 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus8:454h35Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)13:20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£221One-way0 changes
249517:205h10Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)22:30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£251One-way0 changes
249517:206h00Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)23:20Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)£251One-way0 changes
25414:406h00Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)20:40Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)£351One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:454h35Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)13:20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£221One-way0 changes
249517:205h10Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)22:30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano£251One-way0 changes
25414:406h00Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)20:40Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)£351One-way0 changes
249517:206h00Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)23:20Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £104.
Distance: 217 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price | £301 Average Price |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Zurich to Milan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Milan coaches for today, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:25 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 13h50 | 11:15 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
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FlixBus | 8:45 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 4h35 | 13:20 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
254 | 14:40 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 6h00 | 20:40 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 changesdirect | |
2495 | 17:20 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 6h00 | 23:20 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 changesdirect | |
2495 | 17:20 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 5h10 | 22:30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Zurich to Milan
Buses from Zurich to Milan run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 217 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 217 km |
Average bus duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Alsa, Calanda Viaggi from Zurich to MilanYou can travel by bus between Zurich to Milan with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Alsa, Calanda Viaggi for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Zurich to Milan coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Milan by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Milan
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 31, 33, 46 Train: S2, S5, S6, S7, S8, S14, S16 Tram: 4, 13, 17
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
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