European trains
Trains from Milan to Zurich
Set at the northern end of its lake, Zurich is the banking city of Switzerland, and the train from Milan reaches it through the Alps. The line leaves Lombardy, enters Switzerland in the canton of Ticino, runs beside the lake at Lugano and up the valleys below the Gotthard, passes through the mountains and comes down to Zug and the lake of Zurich on the other side. It is a border crossing with a change of language on the way, taken for business, for ski seasons and for the scenery itself.
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- Straight-line distanceabout 220 kmThe rail route is longer; live times appear when you search
- RouteInternationalItaly to Switzerland
- ReturnCoveredZurich to MilanTrains from Zurich to Milan →
- Hotels62
- 5-star9
- 4-star22
- 3-star31
About the Milan to Zurich train
The train crosses from Italy into Switzerland, so the operator will ask for ID; have it ready, and check Switzerland's entry rules for your passport before travelling. Milan's departure point is Centrale; name the day and the travellers and the results arrive for that day. The journey back, Zurich to Milan, is covered on this site as well. Zürich Hauptbahnhof is the arrival, right in the middle of the city at the head of Bahnhofstrasse, with the Limmat river beside it and the old town on either bank some streets away. The lake is at the far end of Bahnhofstrasse, and the tram network starts outside the station doors. Zurich is a compact city, and much of it can be done on foot or by tram from a central hotel. Zurich hotels listed here are a sample, with the search showing the catalogue. For an onward flight, the airport sits on the rail network to the north of the city; for a stay in the city, the old town and the lakefront are the places to look.
Where to stay in Zurich
4 of the 62 hotels in the catalogue for Zurich. The hotels listed are 8–11 km from ZRH.
Park Hyatt Zurich, Zürich★★★★★Hotel· Hyatt HotelsBeethoven-Strasse 21 · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Barfrom₹73,962per night, indicative10 km from ZRH
Neues Schloss Privat Hotel Zurich, Autograph Collection, Zürich★★★★★Hotel· Marriott InternationalStockerstrasse 17 · Pool · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Barfrom₹29,262per night, indicative10 km from ZRH
La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich, Zürich★★★★★Hotel· The Leading Hotels of the WorldUtoquai 45 · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Barfrom₹1,05,164per night, indicative11 km from ZRH
25hours Hotel Zurich West, Zürich★★★★Hotel· AccorPfingstweidstrasse 102 · Pool · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Wi-Fifrom₹17,470per night, indicative8 km from ZRH- Prices are indicative: the lowest rate found for 2 adults, 1 night on 10 Jan 2027, in INR, checked 10 Nov 2026. Live prices for your dates appear when you search.
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Trains from Milan to Zurich: questions
How far is Zurich from Milan by train?
Milan and Zurich are about 220 km apart in a straight line; the rail route is longer. Live journey times and fares for your date appear when you search trains from Milan to Zurich.
Can I book the return from Zurich to Milan?
Yes. AI Concierge covers Zurich to Milan as well; search each direction for its own times and fares.
Is Milan to Zurich an international train journey?
Yes. Milan to Zurich runs from Italy to Switzerland, so carry the ID the operator asks for and check entry rules for Switzerland.
Destination, hotel and service details come from AI Concierge travel data; distances are straight-line. Availability and prices are shown live when you search.