Have not been to the PH Milan, but think about the ease of travel through both cities (countries). Zurich is a model of smooth, efficient transport. Travel from the airport to downtown by train is virtually seamless, walk out of the main station and a tram will take you almost directly to the hotel (Stockerstrasse tram stop) - map here: http://www.zvv.ch/export/sites/defau...Zuerich_09.pdf

Having lived in both countries, let's just say connecting through Milan is a little more colorful.