City connection

Milan to Zurich by train

CENTRALE FS → Zürich HB

Fastest

3 h 18 min

Typical

3 h 22 min

Direct trains

Yes

Fewest changes

0

Operators

Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, TRENITALIA, Schweizerische Südostbahn (sob)

Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.

How long does the train from Milan to Zurich take?

The fastest connection takes about 3 h 18 min; a typical journey takes around 3 h 22 min.

Is there a direct train from Milan to Zurich?

Yes — direct trains run on this route (CENTRALE FS → Zürich HB).

Which operators run trains from Milan to Zurich?

Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, TRENITALIA, Schweizerische Südostbahn (sob).

Legendary routes through Milan or Zurich

• Frecciarossa Milan → Rome
• Nightjet Vienna → Zurich
• Gotthard Express Zurich → Milan

More trains from Milan

• Milan → Bologna fastest 1 h 9 min
• Milan → Florence fastest 1 h 57 min
• Milan → Geneva fastest 5 h 29 min
• Milan → Naples fastest 4 h 33 min
• Milan → Paris fastest 8 h
• Milan → Rome fastest 3 h 13 min