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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Palermo is to bus which costs €75 - €200 and takes 26h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Palermo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 1m.

How far is it from Zurich to Palermo?

The distance between Zurich and Palermo is 1137 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Zurich to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Palermo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Palermo train from?

Zurich to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Palermo?

The best way to get from Zurich to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €550 and takes 20h 1m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €200 and takes 26h 30m.

Where does the Zurich to Palermo bus arrive?

Zurich to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Zurich to Palermo train arrive?

Zurich to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.

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

Book your Zurich to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

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

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

Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ZRH - PMO
5h 8m
€80–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus FlixBus N177 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus N597
26h 30m
€77–199
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
18h 39m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Zurich to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
25h 20m
€141–263
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
26h 18m
€127–208
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MXP - PMO
7h 55m
€101–286
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LIN - PMO
7h 59m
€126–313
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
20h 1m
€212–514
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
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
28h 2m
€166–362

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

23Weekly Planes

3h 38mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,137.4 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Swiss, ITA Airways, and easyJet fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Palermo Centrale via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 20h 1m.

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