The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Milan Centrale
Cheapest price
£116
Average price
£116
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Milan Centrale will cost around £116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £116.
Of the 11 trains that leave Zurich HB for Milan Centrale every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 17 m 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.
EuroCity 23
EuroCity 13
EuroCity 151
EuroCity 27
EuroCity 19
EuroCity 23
EuroCity 13
EuroCity 151
EuroCity 27
EuroCity 19Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich HB to Milan Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 216 km
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£80 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £228 Average Price |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich HB to Milan Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Milan Centrale trains for today, Tuesday 3 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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EuroCity 23 | 14:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 17:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 25 | 16:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 19:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 27 | 17:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 20:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 29 | 18:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 21:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 March | |||||
EuroCity 11 | 05:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 08:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 13 | 06:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 09:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 31 | 07:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 10:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 15 | 08:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 11:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 19 | 10:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 13:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 151 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 14:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 21 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 15:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Milan Centrale
Trains from Zurich HB to Milan Centrale run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:33, the last at 18:33. The fastest train covers the 216 km distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 06:33 |
Last train 18:33 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich HB to Milan Centrale trainsTrenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich HB and Milan Centrale from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich HB to Milan Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Milan Centrale by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Milan Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
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