The average train between Switzerland and Palermo takes 27h 34m and the fastest train takes 27h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland to Palermo. 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 Switzerland and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 3:27 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 27h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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27h 31m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Switzerland to Palermo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Palermo station via Como S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 34m.
Switzerland to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Switzerland to Palermo train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Switzerland and Palermo is 1,050.1 km. The road distance is 1,701 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Palermo Centrale via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 20h 43m.