The average train between Palermo and Zurich takes 27h 47m and the fastest train takes 27h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Palermo and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 10:15 AM which arrives into Zurich at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 27h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Zurich station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 47m.
Palermo to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Palermo to Zurich train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Palermo and Zurich is 1,098.1 km. The road distance is 1,695 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Zuerich Hb via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale in around 18h 54m.