The average train between Sicily and Zurich takes 27h 34m and the fastest train takes 24h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Sicily 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 Sicily and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Sicily is at 9:30 AM which arrives into Zurich at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 27h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 57m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Sicily station and arriving at Zurich station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 34m.
Sicily to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Sicily to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
The distance between Sicily and Zurich is 1,179.7 km. The road distance is 1,682 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Zuerich Hb via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, and Milano Centrale in around 20h 24m.