What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 180 and takes 27h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 9m.

How far is it from Palermo to Zurich?

The distance between Palermo and Zurich is 1137 km.

How do I travel from Palermo to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 19h 9m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 360.

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Zurich?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Palermo to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Zurich bus from?

Palermo to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Zurich train from?

Palermo to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Zurich?

The best way to get from Palermo to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 190 - SFr 360 and takes 19h 9m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 180 and takes 27h 20m.

Where does the Palermo to Zurich bus arrive?

Palermo to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Palermo to Zurich train arrive?

Palermo to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

How do I get a train ticket from Palermo to Zurich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Palermo to Zurich?

Book your Palermo to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Zurich.

Palermo to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Palermo to Zurich by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PMO - ZRH
5h 22m
CHF 74–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597
2. Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
27h 20m
CHF 71–179
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
19h 9m
CHF 193–360
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3bus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
23h 49m
CHF 114–194
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Zurichcar
25h 11m
CHF 125–239
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PMO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
8h
CHF 88–262
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PMO - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain
8h 3m
CHF 95–244
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane PMO - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain
8h 28m
CHF 97–335
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
27h 45m
CHF 140–264

Palermo to Zurich by bus, subway, and train

1Weekly Services

23h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 114Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Zurich.

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Distance: 1,137.3 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

Swiss and ITA Airways fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Zuerich Hb via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale in around 19h 9m.

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