- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
Cheapest price on 03 Oct
£80
Average ticket price on 03 Oct
£84
Fastest journey on 03 Oct
3 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 03 Oct
3 h 15 m
Trains on 03 Oct
10
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
On Sat 03 Oct, we found 10 trains from Zurich to Milan, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 217 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 6 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.
IC 2 861 | 861 · IC 31061 | 31061 · RE 32925 | 32925 · B 4 1022 | 1022
S 5 18523 | 18523 · IC 2 861 | 861 · IC 31061 | 31061 · RE 32925 | 32925
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 2 861 | 861 · IC 31061 | 31061 · RE 32925 | 32925
EuroCity 27
EuroCity 21
IC 2 861 | 861 · IC 31061 | 31061 · RE 32925 | 32925 · B 4 1022 | 1022
EuroCity 27
EuroCity 21
EuroCity 123
EuroCity 151Trains from Zurich to Milan run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 217 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 217 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 0:38 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Milan trains for today, Friday 2 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 37 | 14:33 Zurich HB | 3h22 | 17:55 Milano Lambrate | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 25 | 17:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 20:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 27 | 18:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 21:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 29 | 19:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 22:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 3 October | |||||
S 5 18523 | 18523 · IC 2 861 | 861 · IC 31061 | 31061 · RE 32925 | 32925 | 6:46 Zurich Altstetten | 3h25 | 10:11 Milan | 4 changes | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 2 861 | 861 · IC 31061 | 31061 · RE 32925 | 32925 | 6:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 10:11 Milan | 4 changes | |
IC 2 861 | 861 · IC 31061 | 31061 · RE 32925 | 32925 · B 4 1022 | 1022 | 7:05 Zurich HB | 3h06 | 10:11 Milan | 3 changes | |
EuroCity 151 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 15:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 21 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 3h17 | 16:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Milano Centrale -> Duomo, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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.

Most Zurich to Milan trains use the Zürich HB to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Chiasso. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is 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.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Lambrate is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Lambrate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole, Osteria Lambrate
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Lambrate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Lambrate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Lambrate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Lambrate: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Milano Lambrate, Hotel Gamma, Hotel Lugano.
Milano Certosa is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Certosa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Burger King, Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Certosa. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Milano Certosa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Certosa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Certosa: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Mirage, Klima Hotel Milano Fiere.
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