Milan to Zurich by train
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Overview: trains from Milan to Zurich
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Taking the train from Milan to Zurich
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Train travel between Milan and Zurich: train ticket prices
Cost of train tickets from Milan to Zurich:
Cheapest tickets: US$15.10
Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance: US$67
Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance: US$87
Tickets go on sale 12 months in advance.
Milan to Zurich departure timetable
On this route, 18 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Milan at 07:10 and the last leaving at 20:10 during the week.
For weekend travel to Zurich, the earliest departure is at 07:10 and the last one is at 20:10. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 43 minutes.
What are the travel time and distance for trains from Milan to Zurich?
On this route spanning 219 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 17 minutes.
Booking Milan to Zurich trains in advance
Booking your Milan to Zurich tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 12 months before departure.
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Making your Milan to Zurich travels smooth and enjoyable
Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Zurich.
FAQs about the train journey from Milan to Zurich
Want to know more about your journey from Milan to Zurich? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Milan and Zurich by train is 219 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$15.10. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost US$67. If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around US$87.
Tickets for this route become available 12 months before the travel date.
The fastest journey is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
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