What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Zurich is to fly and train which costs SFr 75 - SFr 300 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palermo Piazza Cairoli and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai. Services depart once a week. The journey takes approximately 24h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.

How far is it from Palermo to Zurich?

The distance between Palermo and Zurich is 1137 km.

How do I travel from Palermo to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 18h 54m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 420.

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Zurich?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Palermo to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Zurich bus from?

Palermo to Zurich bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Palermo Piazza Cairoli station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Zurich train from?

Palermo to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Zurich?

The best way to get from Palermo to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 420 and takes 18h 54m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 24h 42m.

Where does the Palermo to Zurich bus arrive?

Palermo to Zurich bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.

Where does the Palermo to Zurich train arrive?

Palermo to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

How do I get a train ticket from Palermo to Zurich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Palermo to Zurich?

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Palermo to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Palermo to Zurich by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car ferry, car, or train

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Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PMO - ZRH
5h 17m
CHF 78–228
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PMO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
8h 24m
CHF 62–298
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
18h 54m
CHF 207–418
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
24h 42m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Zurichcar
25h 12m
CHF 162–242
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Basel (BSL)plane PMO - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 31m
CHF 79–297
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PMO - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain
8h 1m
CHF 101–300
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597
2. Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 519 / ...
26h 49m
CHF 133–222
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
27h 28m
CHF 145–242

Palermo to Zurich by train

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18h 54mAverage Duration

CHF 207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,137.3 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

Swiss flies from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Zuerich Hb via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale in around 18h 54m.

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