The average train between Sicily and Zurich Airport (ZRH) takes 27h 49m and the fastest train takes 25h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Sicily to Zurich Airport (ZRH). 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 Airport (ZRH). 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 Airport (ZRH) at 12:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 27h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Sicily station and arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH) station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 49m.
Sicily to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Sicily to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Sicily to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Intercity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sicily and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 1,187.8 km. The road distance is 1,692 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Zürich Flughafen via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 19h 56m.