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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Palermo is to train and bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 27h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 8h 23m and costs €85 - €310.

How far is it from Zermatt to Palermo?

The distance between Zermatt and Palermo is 1118 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 20h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Zermatt to Palermo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5873+ hotels available in Palermo.

Zermatt to Palermo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Zermatt to Palermo by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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

Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)MXP - PMO
8h 23m
€87–305
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig BahnhofplatzGex / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Villa San Giovanni
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo CentraleRe
20h 13m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig BahnhofplatzGex / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
3. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
27h 34m
€93–166
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig BahnhofplatzGex / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermo
29h 19m
€117–263
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)LIN - PMO
8h 55m
€95–307
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)BGY - PMO
9h 49m
€98–351
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Torino Porta Susa
4. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)TRN - PMO
10h 9m
€98–368
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)MXP - CTA
4. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
10h 43m
€90–328

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,118.2 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Zermatt to Palermo. However, you can take the train to Brig Bahnhofplatz, walk to Brig, take the train to Domodossola, take the train to Gallarate, take the train to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, walk to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, then take the train to Palermo Notarbartolo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Palermo Centrale via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, Rho Fiera Milano, Villa San Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Messina Marittima, and Messina Centrale in around 20h 13m.

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