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Trip Overview

The average train between Zermatt and Palermo takes 30h 35m and the fastest train takes 28h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to Palermo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

30h 35m
Duration
1,627 km
Distance
€264
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Zermatt to Palermo train times

Trains run twice daily between Zermatt and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 11:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Brig Bahnhofplatz and take an average of 30h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity29h 58m • 4 changes
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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity31h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity29h 58m • 4 changes
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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity31h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity28h 58m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity28h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity29h 58m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity29h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity31h 58m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity31h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity29h 58m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity31h 52m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zermatt to Palermo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,627.2 km
  • Duration: 30h 35m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a train from Zermatt to Palermo Centrale via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, Milano Rogoredo, and Roma Termini in around 21h 46m.

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