Is Milan to Zurich scenic?

This route isn't now as scenic as it was until recently because between Lugano and Belliznona these trains on the Milano to Zurich route now travel through the Ceneri Base Tunnel.



The train journey from Milan to Zurich is considered one of the most stunning rail routes in Europe, especially if you opt for the scenic detour. The standard high-speed route via the Gotthard Base Tunnel is the fastest (around 3 hours and 15 minutes) but spends a large portion of time in darkness inside the world's longest railway tunnel. For true scenery, you should take the Gotthard Panorama Express or a regional train on the "mountain route" that goes over the Alps rather than through them, offering views of the iconic Wassen Church and dramatic loops. Alternatively, for the ultimate bucket-list experience, travelers take a train from Milan to Tirano to board the Bernina Express. This UNESCO World Heritage route climbs to the Ospizio Bernina at 2,253 meters, passing the Morteratsch Glacier and crossing the famous circular viaduct at Brusio before descending into the Swiss heartland. Even on the direct route, the stretch passing through the Italian Lake District and the approach to Lake Zurich provides breathtaking vistas of crystal-clear water and snow-capped peaks.

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The Gotthard Tunnel runs between Erstfeld in the north and Bodio in the south, and connects rail traffic between Milan and Zurich. It's the world's longest and deepest, stretching 57 kilometres and delving 2 kilometres underground.

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Travelling from Milan to Zurich by train The fastest trains from Milan to Zurich take around 3 hours and 17 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 219 kilometres.

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More videos on YouTube Despite the fact that this train now travels through The Gotthard Base Tunnel this is still a scenic journey through the Alps.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Florence, Italy. No list of walkable cities in Europe would be complete without mentioning Florence. When your feet hit the streets of Florence, the discoveries are endless. The top sites in Florence are all easily accessed on foot.

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