Train from Zürich HB to Milan

🇨🇭 Zürich HB → 🇮🇹 Milan

Straight-line Distance

216 km

SSE (166.1°)

Rail Distance

~281 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 10m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

50.1 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 4.8 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 54.9 kg

Taking the train saves 50.1 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Zürich HB

🇮🇹

Destination

Milan

Journey Tips

SBB and Trenitalia EuroCity trains cover this Swiss-Italian route in around three hours via the Gotthard Base Tunnel, with several daily departures. Seat reservations are recommended, especially in summer. A passport or EU ID is required for the Italian border crossing.

Scenic Highlight

The plunge through the 57km Gotthard Base Tunnel is an engineering marvel; if your train takes the older mountain route, the spiral tunnels and views of the Ticino valleys are unforgettable.

Booking Tip

Book EuroCity tickets via sbb.ch or trenitalia.com at least two weeks ahead; Rail Europe also offers combined fares with seat reservations included.

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Continue Your Journey

Continue from Milan

🇨🇭 Aigle 196 km 🇨🇭 Sion 165 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 157 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 138 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 136 km

Also from Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Aigle 168 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 96 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 174 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 128 km 🇨🇭 Sion 156 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Zürich HB to Milan takes approximately 1h 10m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~281 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Zürich HB to Milan is approximately 281 km (216 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.

Travelling by train from Zürich HB to Milan emits approximately 4.8 kg of CO2, compared to 54.9 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 50.1 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Zürich HB to Milan typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.

Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Zürich HB and Milan.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27