What is the cheapest way to get from Sicily to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Swiss Alps is to fly and train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 240 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sicily to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Swiss Alps is to fly and train which takes 8h 19m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Gotthard Passhöhe via Palermo Piazza Cairoli, Bellinzona, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione and Airolo, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Airolo via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 33m.

How far is it from Sicily to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Sicily and Swiss Alps is 1231 km.

How do I travel from Sicily to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Sicily to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 21h 33m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 490.

How long does it take to get from Sicily to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Sicily to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Swiss Alps bus from?

Sicily to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Palermo Piazza Cairoli station.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Swiss Alps train from?

Sicily to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train or bus from Sicily to Swiss Alps?

The best way to get from Sicily to Swiss Alps is to train which takes 21h 33m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 210 - SFr 320 and takes 29h 6m.

Where does the Sicily to Swiss Alps bus arrive?

Sicily to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Bellinzona station.

Where does the Sicily to Swiss Alps train arrive?

Sicily to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 496+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Sicily to Swiss Alps - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Sicily to Swiss Alps by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
8h 19m
CHF 35–232
Fly Palermo Airport 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 Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
8h 46m
CHF 29–284
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
21h 33m
CHF 189–490
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Swiss Alpscar
24h 4m
CHF 151–226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Bellinzonabus
2. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazionebus 120
29h 6m
CHF 219–315
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CTA - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
8h 48m
CHF 89–317
Fly Palermo Airport 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 Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
9h 10m
CHF 84–329
Fly Palermo Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PMO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
9h 13m
CHF 114–255
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CTA - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
9h 23m
CHF 76–366
Fly Trapani Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane TPS - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
9h 36m
CHF 79–444
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus
3. Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Airolotrain
29h 14m
CHF 125–268
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 Bellinzonatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
30h 10m
CHF 136–283

Sicily to Swiss Alps by train and bus

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21h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,230.9 km
Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Gotthard Passhöhe via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Bellinzona, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 21h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazza Boiardo to Gotthard Passhöhe via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, Palermo Piazza Cairoli, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, and Airolo, Stazione in around 29h 6m.

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