How to get from Zurich to Milan

Travel from Zurich, Switzerland to Milan, Italy is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Milan from Zurich restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Milan, Italy from Zurich?

Entry Requirements:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 48 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• 5-day mandatory self-quarantine and COVID-19 test at the end of the isolation period
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Milan, Italy?

The government of Italy has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 21/01/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Zurich to Milan closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Zurich, Switzerland from Italy is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Zurich, Switzerland from Milan, Italy?

Reentering Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Zurich from Milan?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• COVID-19 test required after arrival, between day 4 and day 7
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

Which rules do I need to follow in Zurich, Switzerland regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Switzerland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 20/01/2022. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Zurich from Milan here.

There are 3 ways to travel from Zurich to Milan including taking a flight, coach or train.

Train services offer the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Milan. Tickets for a train cost on average £27.

This is compared to other travel options to Milan:

A train is £31 less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Milan costing on average £58.

A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Zurich to Milan costing on average £36.

The quickest way to travel to Milan from Zurich is by flight, which takes on average 55 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by coach can take 1 h 30 min   on average.

In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 3 h 17 min.

Milan is approximately 135 miles (217 km) away from Zurich.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Milan is:

• 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Milan as scheduled services by flight, coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Zurich to Milan:

• Most travellers who book a plane ticket from Zurich to Milan depart from Zurich Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
• Most travellers catch their coach from Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai and arrive in Milan, Stazione Centrale.
• Most travellers who purchase a train ticket from Zurich to Milan depart from Zürich HB to Milano Centrale.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Milan:

• You can take a flight from Zurich to Milan with Swiss. Cheap tickets can be found for £58 with Swiss from Zurich to Milan.
• You can travel from Zurich to Milan by coach with Marino Autolinee. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £36 with Marino Autolinee from Zurich to Milan.
• You can go to Milan from Zurich by train with Trenitalia. You'll see cheap train tickets for £27 with Trenitalia from Zurich to Milan on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Milan with the following travel companies:

• You can find direct flights per day to Milan with.
• You can find direct coaches per day to Milan with BlaBlaCar.
• You'll find direct train services to Milan with Trenitalia with around 12 direct trains every day.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Milan tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this journey.

Before travelling from Zurich to Milan, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a plane ticket for this route is £58 one way on average.
• The price of a coach ticket is £36 one way on average for this trip.
• The price of a train ticket is £27 one way on average for this route.

But we recommend booking Zurich to Milan tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.