Travel between Italy and Switzerland: the must-knows

  • There are quick, direct EuroCity trains between Milan and several Swiss cities such as Lucerne, Zurich, Basel, and Geneva.
  • Milan-Zurich by train takes just 3h15.
  • Switzerland can be well reached by train from other Italian cities too.
  • Driving from Italy to Switzerland comes with motorway tolls, mountain passes, car tunnels, and sometimes car trains.
  • Flights are possible. But given the excellent train alternatives, it’s not what we recommend.

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Travel options Milan-Switzerland at a glance

RouteTravel timeMode of transportMore information and prices
Milan - Basel4h15Train (EuroCity: direct connection)More
Milan - Basel5h30Bus (commercial company, leaving outside the center of Milano)More
Milan - Basel5h45Car
Milan - Basel6h35Plane (no direct flights - 4h20 flight time via Frankfurt, plus estimated time for check-in and check-out procedures, and traveling between the airport and city centers of both cities)More
Milan - Zurich3h20Train (EuroCity: direct connection)More
Milan -Zurich4h00Bus (commercial company, leaving outside the center of Milano)More
Milan - Zurich4h50Car
Milan - Zurich3h15Plane (1h00 flight time, plus estimated time for check-in and check-out procedures, and traveling between the airport and city centers of both cities)More
Milan - Geneva4h00Train (EuroCity: direct connection)More
Milan - Geneva5h30Bus (commercial company, leaving outside the center of Milano)More
Milan - Geneva3h35Car
Milan - Geneva-Plane (no direct flights - only via Zurich, but from Zurich you can better reach Geneva by train)More
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What does a Milan to Switzerland train ticket cost?

A train ride by EuroCity in 2nd class between Milan and Zurich can cost CHF 40 to CHF 80. The exact price depends on the class you choose, how early you book, the type of ticket you want, and the exact route you'll travel.

How to find the cheapest train tickets for Italy-Switzerland

  1. Book as early as possible. You can book from 6 months before traveling (options vary).
  2. It helps if your travel date and time are flexible. This makes it easier to get the best price.
  3. Check if there are promotions.
  4. If you have a Swiss rail pass, you only need a full-fare ticket to the border. Chiasso (Switzerland), Domodossola (Italy) and Tirano (Italy) are common border stations. For example: with a Swiss Travel Pass, there is no need for a ticket all the way from Milan to Zurich, because the leg from Chiasso to Zurich is covered by the pass. Just buy a ticket from Milan to Chiasso. With a Swiss Half Fare Card, you need a full-fare ticket Milan-Chiasso in this example, plus a discounted ticket for Chiasso-Zurich.
  5. Alternatively, some websites allow you to select your Swiss rail pass and buy a ticket for the entire cross-border trip. This ticket includes your rail pass discount or free travel for the Swiss portion. The price is exactly the same as a full-fare ticket from Italy to the Swiss border plus a discounted or free trip from the Swiss border to your Swiss destination. Do pay attention when buying cross-border tickets with a rail pass reduction: the reduction isn't always applied correctly.
  6. If you have an international rail pass that covers both Italy and Switzerland, you don't need a ticket at all. You just need a seat reservation.

Are seat reservations required for the EuroCity trains?

Yes. For the Italian part of EuroCity train journeys, reservations are obligatory. For the Swiss legs of these EuroCity routes, reservations are optional. We recommend making them though: international trains can be busy and it's comfortable to have a guaranteed seat.

If you travel by regional Italian trains, reservations are mostly not required.

Seat reservations for the other trains in Switzerland are usually not necessary either. Find all details here.

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Many rail passes allow free or discounted traveling on the Swiss leg of your trip. Some international rail passes even allow free traveling in both Switzerland and Italy, meaning all you need is a reservation for the Italian leg of the trip.

The below overview shows where each rail pass is valid. It also also indicates the main points of entry, and the towns from which the validity of the rail pass starts.

In addition to the below overview, you can study the validity maps on each of our travel pass pages.

PassDiscount
Day Pass No discount:
  • Italian leg of the route
More information:
  • Swiss leg of the route: free
  • Example border train stations: Cantello Gaggiolo, Chiasso, Domodossola, Tirano
  • Bormio to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Brig to Domodossola to Locarno (train): free
  • Brig to Domodossola (bus): free
  • Chiavenna to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Livigno to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Luino to Switzerland (bus/train): free
  • Mals/Malles to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Tirano to Lugano (bus): free
Eurail Global Pass Free:
  • Entire route (train)
graubündenPASS No discount:
  • Italian leg of the route
More information:
  • Swiss leg of the route: free
  • Example border train station: Tirano
  • Bormio to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Chiavenna to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Livigno to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Mals/Malles to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Tirano to Lugano (bus): free
Interrail Switzerland Pass No discount:
  • Italian leg of the route
More information:
  • Swiss leg of the route (train): free
  • Example border train stations: Cantello Gaggiolo, Chiasso, Domodossola, Tirano
  • Brig to Domodossola to Locarno (train): free
  • Tirano to Lugano (bus): free
Saver Day Pass No discount:
  • Italian leg of the route
More information:
  • Swiss leg of the route: free
  • Example border train stations: Cantello Gaggiolo, Chiasso, Domodossola, Tirano
  • Bormio to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Brig to Domodossola to Locarno (train): free
  • Brig to Domodossola (bus): free
  • Chiavenna to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Livigno to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Luino to Switzerland (bus/train): free
  • Mals/Malles to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Tirano to Lugano (bus): free
Swiss Half Fare Card No discount:
  • Italian leg of the route
More information:
  • Swiss leg of the route: 50% discount
  • Example border train stations: Cantello Gaggiolo, Chiasso, Domodossola, Tirano
  • Bormio to Switzerland (bus): 50% discount
  • Brig to Domodossola to Locarno (train): 50% discount
  • Brig to Domodossola (bus): 50% discount
  • Chiavenna to Switzerland (bus): 50% discount
  • Livigno to Switzerland (bus): 50% discount
  • Mals/Malles to Switzerland (bus): 50% discount
  • Tirano to Lugano (bus): 50% discount
Swiss Travel Pass No discount:
  • Italian leg of the route
More information:
  • Swiss leg of the route: free
  • Example border train stations: Cantello Gaggiolo, Chiasso, Domodossola, Tirano
  • Bormio to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Brig to Domodossola to Locarno (train): free
  • Brig to Domodossola (bus): free
  • Chiavenna to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Livigno to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Mals/Malles to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Tirano to Lugano (bus): free
Swiss Travel Pass Flex No discount:
  • Italian leg of the route
More information:
  • Swiss leg of the route: free
  • Example border train stations: Cantello Gaggiolo, Chiasso, Domodossola, Tirano
  • Bormio to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Brig to Domodossola to Locarno (train): free
  • Brig to Domodossola (bus): free
  • Chiavenna to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Livigno to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Mals/Malles to Switzerland (bus): free
  • Tirano to Lugano (bus): free
Ticino Ticket No discount:
  • Italian leg of the route
More information:
  • Swiss leg of the route: free
  • Example border train stations: Camedo, Cantello Gaggiolo, Chiasso

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Italy-Switzerland by train: the main EuroCity (EC) connections

There are many quick EuroCity trains between larger Italian cities (such as Milan, Genova, and Bologna) and Swiss cities (such as Zurich, Basel, Bern, Geneva, and Lucerne). A direct ride between Milan and Zurich only takes 3h20.

1. Trains between Milan and Lugano-Zurich-Lucerne-Basel (via the Ticino and the Gotthard Basel Tunnel)


The Italian city of Milan is the main hub for quick and direct train connections to several Swiss towns. One of the two EC main routes from Milan runs via the Ticino and the long Gotthard Base Tunnel train. Examples of travel times via this route:

The route of these trains is as follows:

  1. From Milan, the train heads north to Como, on the south-western end of the Italian Lake Como.
  2. You’ll enter Switzerland in the town of Chiasso in the Ticino.
  3. You’ll then head for Lugano and Bellinzona.
  4. The train runs through the Gotthard Base Tunnel between Bodio (in the Ticino) and Erstfeld (south of Lake Lucerne).
  5. It continues to Arth-Goldau north of Lake Lucerne.
  6. There, you’ll either travel north to Zurich, or west to Lucerne and Basel.

2. Trains between Milan and Brig-Bern-Montreux-Lausanne-Geneva (via Domodossola, the Simplon Tunnel, and the Valais)

Another main connection from Milan gets you to Brig in the Valais. The EC train runs via Domodossola in Italy and the tunnel under the Simplon Pass. Approximate travel times via this route are:

The route of these EC trains is:

  1. From Milan, the train travels north-west to the Italian towns of Gallarate and Stresa, which is on the banks of Italian Lake Maggiore.
  2. The train heads for Domodossola in Italy.
  3. You’ll pass the train tunnel under the Simplon Pass.
  4. The train enters Brig and then Visp in the Rhone Valley, in the canton of Valais.
  5. From Visp, it either runs west through Rhone Valley to Lake Geneva. Or it bends north through the Lötschberg Base Tunnel to Bern.

Quick connections from other Italian cities south of Milan

Other Italian cities further south offer quick train connections to Switzerland. These trains all pass Milan. In some cases, you can stay seated. In other cases, you need to change trains in Milan.

Examples of approximate travel times to Zurich are:

  • Genova-Zurich: 5h15 (direct train)
  • Bologna-Zurich: 6h00 (direct train)
  • Verona-Zurich: 4h55 (direct train)
  • Venice-Zurich: 6h15 (with a few changes)
  • Rome-Zurich: 7h10 (with a change in Milan)

What to expect on board the EC trains

The EC trains have comfortable 2nd- and 1st-class coaches. Many offer a bistro or restaurant. In some cases, you can choose a seat in a quiet business zone or in a family coach too.

Night trains between Italy and Switzerland: only via Austria

There are no direct night trains between Italy and Switzerland. Nightjet trains are available between Munich (Germany) and Rome, Milano and Venice (Italy). But those pass through Austria, not Switzerland. Learn more in our Austria-Switzerland travel guide.

Regional trains between Milan and Switzerland

In addition to the quick EC trains, regional trains with more stops on the way service the routes between Milan and Switzerland. For example:

  • You can use a direct regional train from Milan to Locarno. It runs via Chiasso, Lugano, and Tenero. If you want to travel further north, you can switch in Lugano.
  • Regional trains connect Milan to Domodossola in Italy. There you can switch to a regional train heading for Brig and Visp in the Valais. Or you can board the Centovalli train to Locarno.

If quick travel by direct trains isn’t your main concern, you can use any of the options presented by the timetable, whether it’s a connection with EC trains or regional trains.

Important note: for part of 2024, there are no trains between Milan and Arona due to construction works. This affects the route Milano-Domodossola-Brig. Replacement buses are available. The overall travel time will be longer. If you want to avoid replacement buses, travel via Chiasso-Lugano instead. Check the timetable for your travel date.

Milan-Malpensa Airport to Switzerland by train

If you arrive at the airport of Milan-Malpensa, you can board regional trains or buses toward Switzerland. You don’t have to travel via Milan.

The main routes:

  1. Take a regional train north to Gallarate. There, you can head for Varese in Italy and Stabio in Switzerland. This train ends in Lugano, from where you can continue your journey further north in Switzerland.
  2. If you’re heading for Brig-Visp, Zermatt, Bern, or Lake Geneva, take a bus from the airport to Domodossola. Switch to a train to Brig-Visp there.

How to plan your Italy-Switzerland journey in the timetable

The Swiss timetable helps you plan your international journeys between Italy and Switzerland. This is what to enter for the main Italian rail stations:

  • “Milano Centrale” for the central railway station of Milan
  • “Malpensa Aeroporto T1” for the train station of Milan-Malpensa Airport
  • “Genova P Principe” for Genova
  • “Bologna Centrale” for Bologna
  • “Verona Porta Nuova” for Verona
  • “Venezia S. Lucia” for Venice
  • “Roma Termini” for Rome

In addition, you can consult the travel sections of our Swiss town guides. They explain how to continue traveling in and from each town.

Scenic train routes from Italy to popular Swiss tourist towns

There are lots of scenic train rides between Italy and Switzerland. Many of those get you to popular Swiss resorts and cross the Swiss Alps. We absolutely recommend these trips if you value scenery more than quick travels.

The Bernina Express route in Graubünden

Travel to Tirano, and then switch to a train over the Bernina Pass. You can head for St. Moritz in the Engadine, or to Chur in northern Graubünden.

The Gotthard Panorama Express in the Ticino and Lake Lucerne area

Travel to Lugano in the Ticino. Board the scenic train over the Gotthard mountain route to Flüelen on Lake Lucerne. Continue by boat to Lucerne. You can also use this route if you’re on your way to Zurich, Bern, or Basel.

The Lötschberg Mountain Railway in the Valais and the Bernese Oberland

This regional train from Brig crosses the Alps between the Valais and the Bernese Oberland. You can head for Kandersteg and Spiez. There, you can either travel north-west to Thun and Bern, or east to Interlaken and the Jungfrau Region.

You can even use this route to head on to Lucerne once you’re in Interlaken. Board the scenic Luzern-Interlaken Express train that’s part of the GoldenPass route.

The Centovalli Route between the Valais and the Ticino

If your schedule allows, travel between Brig (in the Valais), Domodossola (in Italy), and Locarno (in the Ticino) by one of the Centovalli trains. The scenery is worth it!

How to reach Zermatt from Italy

Get a train to Brig and Visp. Then, switch to the regional train into the Matter Valley. These trains aren’t official panoramic trains, but the scenery in the Matter Valley is still brilliant. If it happens to fit your schedule, you could make this ride by Glacier Express. Note that it’s just a short section of the Glacier Express journey and that you’ll need reservations.

Rail maintenance Italy-Switzerland in 2024

Important note: due to construction works, varying parts of the rail tracks between Milan and Domodossola (near the border) will be closed in June, July and August of 2024. This affects the route between Milan in Italy and Brig in Switzerland.

Replacement buses are available. An alternative by train is the route Milan-Chiasso-Lugano.

Check the timetable for your travel date. It will show the options for your specific journey.

Partial closure of the Gotthard Base Tunnel in 2024

Many trains from Italy to cities in northern Switzerland (such as Zurich) cross the Gotthard Base Tunnel. Due to a derailment in 2023, the tunnel must be repaired. As a consequence, many trains that normally cross the Gotthard Base Tunnel must use the longer mountain route instead. This scenic route is also used by Gotthard Panorama Express trains.

Check the timetable for your travel date.

Bus rides between Italy and Switzerland

International journeys by private bus companies

The train is the main way to get from Italy to Switzerland. There are far fewer options by bus. Some commercial bus companies offer direct bus rides from Milan to Swiss towns though. Count on about 4h00 to Zurich, and 5h30 to Geneva or Basel.

The buses leave outside of the Milan center and away from the rail station. So you’ll have to add extra time to reach the bus station.

Find options here.

Regional border-crossing buses

In addition, there are regional and local buses that arrange for transport between nearby Italian and Swiss towns and villages. Examples are:

  • buses from southern Graubünden into Italy
  • the bus from Brig in the Valais to Domodossola in Italy
  • the bus from Ponte Tresa south-west of Lugano in the Ticino to Luino on Lake Maggiore

You’ll find such connections in the Swiss timetable.

How to drive between Italy and Switzerland

What to consider before you decide on driving

If you plan to travel between Italy and Switzerland by car, be aware of the following:

  1. You’ll need a motorway vignette for Switzerland, and you have to pay tolls for the Italian highways and for some tunnels between Italy and Switzerland.
  2. You may need to cross alpine pass roads. Not all are open in summer. You may need a road tunnel or a car train as an alternative.
  3. Traffic in large cities such as Milan can be very busy, and navigation can be challenging.

That’s why we only recommend a car journey if you’re an experienced driver who loves car trips. If not, the trains are a better alternative.

Motorway tolls for Italy and Switzerland

You need a motorway vignette (“Autobahnvignette”) to use the Swiss highways and motorways. For Italy, tolls for highways are required too. You don’t pay with a vignette. Instead, you can pay at toll gates or by debit card. Find details through our links here.

These two tunnels between Italy and Switzerland are subject to tolls as well:

  1. the San Bernardino tunnel (between San Bernardino in Italy and Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden)
  2. the Munt la Schera tunnel (between Livigno in Italy and the Engadine in the Swiss canton of Graubünden)

Rental cars mostly include the vignettes or stickers required for the country you rent them in. But they don’t necessarily contain them for surrounding countries. So if you rent a car in Italy, you’ll normally need an additional Swiss motorway vignette.

How long does it take to drive from Italy to Switzerland?

A car trip from Milan to Zurich via Chiavenna takes about 4h50, excluding breaks and possible delays. It’s about 4h40 to Bern, 5h10 to Lucerne, and 5h45 to Basel.

Find exact driving directions through our helpful links.

What you should know about the Gotthard road tunnel

Several main routes between Italy and Switzerland run through the Gotthard tunnel that connects the Ticino and the Lake Lucerne area. This tunnel is one of the main connections between northern and southern Switzerland.

For safety reasons, a limited amount of vehicles is allowed in the tunnel. So there can be long waiting times of up to 4 hours before you can enter the tunnel. It can be especially busy on Swiss national holidays, in weekends, and in summer peak periods.

Car routes Milan-Switzerland via Chiavenna

Via the Italian town of Chiavenna, which is north of Milan, you can reach several destinations in northern and eastern Switzerland:

  1. Cross the alpine Splügen Pass to Splügen in Switzerland. There, you can drive further north to Thusis and Chur, and then to Zurich, Lucerne, Bern and other northern Swiss towns.
  2. Cross the Splügen Pass to Splügen in Switzerland. You can then bend south-west and drive the San Bernardino Pass to Mesocco and Bellinzona in the Ticino. There, you can head up north toward Lucerne. Use the Gotthard road tunnel or the Gotthard Pass road.
  3. Bend east to the Bergell Valley and the Engadine in Graubünden.

Car routes Milan-Switzerland via Chiasso, Mendrisio and Lugano

Drive north to Chiasso, Mendrisio and Lugano in the Ticino in southern Switzerland. You can continue north along Bellinzona, and use either the Gotthard road tunnel or the Gotthard alpine pass road. This is suitable if you want to visit the Ticino, Lake Lucerne, or Zurich.

Car routes Milan-Switzerland via Domodossola

From Milan, drive north-west to Verbania, Domodossola, and Iselle. From Iselle, you can either cross the Simplon Pass or take the car train to Brig. Here, you can travel:

Car routes Milan-Switzerland via Martigny

Drive north-west from Milan to the Grand-Saint-Bernard-Pass and Martigny in the western part of the Rhone Valley in the Valais. From Martigny, you can drive north to Lake Geneva, Fribourg, Bern, or Basel. Or head east into the Upper Rhone Valley.

Flights between Italy and Switzerland

Traveling by plane between Italy and Zurich, Basel, or Geneva

There are direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH). The flight takes about 1h00.

Other Swiss airports, such as Geneva Airport and Basel Airport, can be reached by plane from airports further south in Italy.

Find your options here.

Why we don’t recommend flying between Italy and Switzerland

We wouldn’t want to travel by plane between Italy and Switzerland ourselves. Here’s why:

  1. It mostly concerns short-distance flights. Those have a relatively large CO2 footprint. They’re harmful to the global climate and the vulnerable Swiss Alps.
  2. You’ll have to add the time required for check-in and check-out procedures, and for traveling between the town centers and the airports. This means you’ll save no time, or less time than you might think, compared to train journeys.
  3. Between many Swiss and Italian towns, the quick EC trains are a perfect alternative.
  4. With a flight, you’ll miss out on all the beautiful scenery that you’ll cross by train.

Italy to Switzerland border crossing regulations

Switzerland and Italy are Schengen countries. There’s no standard border control for travelers within this area.

However, your passport can be checked at all times in both countries. For example: train staff may want to check your ID to see if you’re the owner of a travel pass. And of course, you to show your passport when checking in for flights.

If you enter Switzerland or Italy from a non-Schengen country, additional procedures apply. We explain all about the Swiss procedures in our guide about Swiss visa and entry rules.

Italy-Switzerland travel: FAQ

  1. How far is Italy from Switzerland?

    Northern Italy borders southern Switzerland. So you can travel between towns in northern Italy (such as Milan and Como) and southern Swiss regions (mainly the Valais, the Ticino, and Graubünden) in 1- to 2-hour journeys.

    Thanks to excellent train services, northern Swiss cities are within quick reach of Milan too. Milan-Zurich by train takes just 3h15.

  2. What’s the cheapest way to travel between Italy and Switzerland?

    If you book well in advance, you can get train tickets from Milan to Zurich from about CHF 40. Car journeys or flights generally are not cheaper than this.

    You may be able to find slightly cheaper bus tickets. Such bus rides are offered by commercial companies. There are fewer connections than by train, and the buses aren’t quicker either.

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