Why take the train to Milan
Affordable: Train trips to Italy are very affordable. The ticket from Zurich to Milan with a Half-Fare Card starts at 29 CHF.
Environmentally friendly: Are you considering traveling to Italy by train? The climate will thank you for it! A train journey consumes about 10 times less CO2 than the same route by plane. As you can see, traveling by train is something to be proud of!
Flexible: No more studying traffic reports, no more wondering whether to take the Gotthard or San Bernardino route, just hop on your reserved seat and travel from Zurich or Bern to Milan in three hours, even during Easter – with trains every 30 minutes. From our own experience, we can say that trains in Italy are much more punctual than their reputation suggests.
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MilanoFrom 29 CHF
Travel time 3.25h
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Connections
Every day, there are 19 direct connections from German-speaking Switzerland to Milan and back. The trip from Zurich, Bern and Lucerne takes only about three hours thanks to the NEAT tunnel under the Alps. No other mode of transportation is faster!
*With changes in Arth-Goldau and Lugano, there is a connection almost every 30 minutes. First connection Zurich–Milan: 06:05–09:17
*With changes in Arth-Goldau and Lugano, there is a connection almost every 30 minutes. First connection Basel–Milan: 05:03–09:17, last connection: 18:33–20:50
*Change in Brig
*With changes in Lugano and Arth-Goldau, there is a connection almost every 30 minutes. First connection Basel–Milan: 06:43–10:56. Last connection: 20:43–01:02
*Change in Brig
Travel information
Travel past the Gotthard traffic jam in comfort and relaxation. Named after migratory birds, the SBB trains named Habicht (Eurasian goshawk) and Mäusebussard (common buzzard) will take you to Milan without any stress, offering views of Lake Lugano or Lake Maggiore.
The train boasts large tables, which are ideal for working or playing cards with friends. There's Wi-Fi so you research pizzerias for dinner. And in the dining car, you can start your vacation with coffee and croissants or an aperitif.
Book a group trip
With SimpleTrain, group trips to Italy can also be easily booked online.
Travel with your bicycle
An architecture student once told us about a trip to Milan by bike. Apparently, there are some particularly interesting buildings in the suburbs. We can't confirm this, but we can easily book bike tickets for the round trip.
Be flexible
Go home whenever you want: There are also inexpensive tickets to Milan that are valid on any train. And trains run every 30 minutes from Milan to Zurich.
Other destinations in Italy
ApulienFrom 88 CHF
Travel time 10h
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BolognaFrom 52 CHF
Travel time 4.5h
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FlorenzFrom 60 CHF
Travel time 5h
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GenuaFrom 45 CHF
Travel time 5.25h
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NapoliFrom 74 CHF
Travel time 8h
1x transfer
RomFrom 74 CHF
Travel time 6.75h
1x transfer
SizilienFrom 85 CHF
Travel time 20h
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VenedigFrom 48 CHF
Travel time 6h
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Travel reports from Milan
We have often changed trains in Milan, but have not yet written our own travel report. Have you been there by train and would like to share your experiences with the community?
We invite you to write a guest post on our website. The form is in German but you can write in English!
Questions, errors or feedback
Have you got a question, discovered a mistake or want to tell us about your last train journey? We look forward to hearing from you! Please send us your booking inquiry via our booking form.