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Trip Overview

The average train between Zermatt and Palermo takes 30h 59m and the fastest train takes 29h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt 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.

30h 59m
Duration
1,627 km
Distance
€279
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Zermatt to Palermo train times

Trains run twice daily between Zermatt and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 1:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 3:06 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Brig Bahnhofplatz and take an average of 30h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity29h 58m • 4 changes
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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity31h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity29h 58m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity31h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity29h 58m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity31h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity29h 58m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity31h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity29h 58m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity31h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity29h 58m • 4 changes
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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity32h 41m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zermatt 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.

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  • Distance: 1,627.2 km
  • Duration: 30h 59m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Palermo Centrale via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, Milano Rogoredo, and Roma Termini in around 22h 22m.

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