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The average train between Zurich and Palermo takes 27h 27m and the fastest train takes 27h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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.

27h 27m
Duration
1,699 km
Distance
€302
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Zurich to Palermo train times

Trains run twice daily between Zurich and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 3:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Como S. Giovanni and take an average of 27h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity27h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity27h 31m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity27h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity27h 31m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity27h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity27h 31m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity27h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity27h 31m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity27h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity27h 31m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity27h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity27h 31m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity27h 25m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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: 1,699 km
  • Duration: 27h 27m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Palermo Centrale via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 19h 47m.

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