Train Milan - Zürich from 33.50 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Milan - Zürich
Train Milan Zürich in brief
Average price
67.99 €
Price range
33.50 € - 96.00 €
Fastest Milan-Zürich train
3h17min
Number of trains / day
22
It will take you 3h17min by train from Milan to reach Zürich. Bring food and drink (unless you prefer the car bar) and of course entertainment with your favourite activities. If you are travelling with children, remember to bring snacks and something to keep them occupied during the journey.
The distance between Milan and Zürich is 218 km and the average speed is 66 km/h.
The Milan-Zürich trains are not the fastest, but this explains the price, as this is much cheaper than a high speed train.
Milan - Zürich even cheaper by bus: it will only cost you 10.99 € for 3h35min of trip.
Train price calendar Milan - Zürich
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Saturday, November 14, from 34 €.
November 2026
December 2026
Prices recorded on November 14, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Milan to Zürich cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Wednesday, with an average price of 57 €. The most expensive is Friday (79 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the evening is cheapest: 57 € on average, against 72 € in the afternoon.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Milan - Zürich train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking 31 to 60 days before departure costs 62 € on average, against 97 € the day before or on the day of departure: 36% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 59 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Milan and Zürich
On average, 15 departures a day link Milan to Zürich. A single company runs the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Thursday (15 departures on average), the quietest Sunday (14).
By time of day
Departures peak in the afternoon: 6.7 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Milan to Zürich by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Milan to Zürich costs 71 € on average, from 34 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
Train or bus between Milan and Zürich?
The train connects Milan to Zürich in 3h17min with tickets from 34 €. The bus takes about 3h35min with tickets from 11 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.
Milan Zürich by bus: times and ticketsFirst and last train Milan Zürich.
First Train Milan - Zürich.
Departure at 07:10
Last Train Milan - Zürich
Departure at 20:10
Milan - Zürich train on average every
30 minutes
Which train companies for Milan to Zürich?
- Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
- EuroCity
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Milan to Zürich
You can also buy train tickets Zürich-Milan in the other direction.
And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets Milan-Zürich.
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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