The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to Milan
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport 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 Airport to Milan will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 4 trains that leave Zurich Airport 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 trains cover the 226 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 55 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.








Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich Airport to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £58.
Distance: 226 km
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£62 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £192 Average Price |
3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich Airport to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to Milan trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:00 Zurich Airport | 2h50 | 20:50 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 5 December | |||||
![]() | 05:00 Zurich Airport | 2h55 | 07:55 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:00 Zurich Airport | 2h54 | 09:54 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:00 Zurich Airport | 2h50 | 11:50 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Milan
Trains from Zurich Airport to Milan run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 226 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 226 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 18:00 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich Airport to Milan trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich Airport and Milan from £20. 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 Airport to Milan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich Airport to Milan 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich Airport and Milan
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, accessible from Viale Certosa.
- Burger King
- Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Mirage
- Klima Hotel Milano Fiere
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 14
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