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 €100 - €170 and takes 28h 1m.

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 46m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Palermo?

The distance between Zermatt and Palermo is 1106 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 which takes 21h 41m and costs €200 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Zermatt to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Palermo train from?

Zermatt to Palermo train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.

Where does the Zermatt to Palermo train arrive?

Zermatt to Palermo train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Brig Bahnhofplatz station.

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6175+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zermatt to Palermo by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), 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 to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MXP - PMO
8h 46m
€77–245
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MXP - CTA
4. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
11h 17m
€72–243
Train
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Re4
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
21h 41m
€209–431
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Re4
3. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
28h 1m
€101–169
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Re4
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
29h 47m
€148–261
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milanotrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LIN - PMO
9h 21m
€104–233
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane GVA - PMO
9h 14m
€166–484
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BGY - PMO
10h 15m
€96–433
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Trapani Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane BGY - TPS
5. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus
11h 38m
€94–306

Zermatt to Palermo by train

8Weekly Trains

21h 41mAverage Duration

€209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,106.3 km
Duration: 8h 46m

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 Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 21h 41m.

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