Malpensa Airport to Zurich by train

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Overview: trains from Malpensa Airport to Zurich

Find the key information for travelling by train from Malpensa Airport to Zurich, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 03:21 View journey
Last train 23:19 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 56m View journey
Distance (km) 195
Trains / day 50 View all
Cheapest journey US$56.80 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 52m
Train operators 13

Explore Malpensa Airport to Zurich by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Malpensa Airport to Zurich aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of a train ticket between Malpensa Airport and Zurich

The cheapest ticket price along this route is US$56.80. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 6 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Malpensa Airport to Zurich train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Malpensa Airport to Zurich is at 03:21 and the last is at 23:19. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:43 and the last one is at 23:16. You can expect 50 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 17 minutes.

Malpensa Airport to Zurich train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 195 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Booking time frame: Malpensa Airport to Zurich trains

Tickets for travel to Zurich along this route are available for purchase 6 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Further insights on trains from Malpensa Airport to Zurich

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Zurich city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Malpensa Airport to Zurich

Want to know more about your journey from Malpensa Airport to Zurich? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Malpensa Airport to Zurich is 195 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.