The Zurich to Milan train travel takes about 3 hours and 17 minutes, no matter when you leave.
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This is perhaps THE most scenic train ride in the Swiss Alps, in fact it's one of the most scenic train rides in the world. It's a completely different experience in the snowy depths of winter as in the height of summer, so you may have to do it twice!
In France the closest for tourist interests would be Colmar or Strasbourg. In Italy that would be Milan, perhaps Como may be slightly closer. But these are 3-4 hours away each way. Check train schedule with www.sbb.ch.
Yes, there is a direct train from Zurich to Milan. We usually find around 33 direct trains on the route from Zurich to Milan every weekday. There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around 31 departures.
The Glacier Express - known as the 'Slowest Express Train in the World' (and arguably the most scenic) - connects the mountain resort towns of Matterhorn adjacent to Zermatt and St Moritz in the Swiss Alps.
Budget-Friendly Travel PlanningHow much money will you need for your trip to Switzerland? You should plan to spend around Sfr259 ($285) per day on your vacation in Switzerland, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
For a Lake Como day trip from Milan, look no further. A great way to discover the timeless beauty of the Italian lakes, this experience includes a walking tour of the chic lake town of Como plus a Lake Como cruise to see snow-peaked mountains and luxury lakeside villas from the water.
Because these train trips are all about the view, cars with wrap-around windows are common. Perhaps the most popular scenic train route in Italy is the Bernina Express, which connects Tirano in Italy to St. Moritz in the Swiss Alps.
Is there a direct train from Zurich to Como? Yes, there is a direct train from Zurich to Como. We usually find around 29 direct trains on the route from Zurich to Como every weekday.