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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Zurich is to fly and train which costs SFr 95 - SFr 280 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Palermo Piazza Cairoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Palermo Centrale, Messina Centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 14m.

How far is it from Sicily to Zurich?

The distance between Sicily and Zurich is 1137 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Zurich without a car is to bus which takes 26h 7m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Sicily to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sicily to Zurich train from?

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

Bus or fly from Sicily to Zurich?

The best way to get from Sicily to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 26h 7m.

Where does the Sicily to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sicily to Zurich train arrive?

Sicily to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

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Sicily to Zurich - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 13 ways to get from Sicily to Zurich by plane, car ferry, car, bus, train, or night train

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Fly Palermo Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PMO - ZRH
5h 17m
CHF 83–279
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 Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
8h 2m
CHF 65–238
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Zurichcar
25h 20m
CHF 161–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
26h 7m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
26h 14m
CHF 183–366
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CTA - ZRH
4h 45m
CHF 88–217
Fly Palermo Airport 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 92–296
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Basel (BSL)plane CTA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 9m
CHF 97–274
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 Zuerich Hbtrain
7h 31m
CHF 106–260
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
7h 30m
CHF 67–236
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 Zuerich Hbtrain
7h 59m
CHF 96–335
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry 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
28h 12m
CHF 145–241
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 N177 / ...
28h 30m
CHF 136–251

Sicily to Zurich by train and night train

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26h 14mAverage Duration

CHF 183Cheapest Price

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

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

Swiss flies from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai once a week, and the journey takes 24h 42m.

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