How to travel from Palermo to Zurich

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Palermo to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $103. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $103, and a train costs an average of $126.

Distance: 684 miles (1101 km)

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$162

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$240

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5h 14m

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33h 50m

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0.3 - 1.0kg

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1.1 - 2.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $154 (€126).

This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Zurich:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Zurich costing on average $162 (€132).

A bus is $85 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Zurich costing on average $240 (€196).

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 23h 20m.

Bus takes on average 33h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Palermo and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Palermo to Zurich among Omio's users.

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from Palermo to Zurich

How to get from Palermo to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Palermo to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:25 PM29h55
    Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    9:20 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1281One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:25 PM29h55
    Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    9:20 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1281One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1741
    9:45 AM2h00
    Palermo Airport
    11:45 AMZurich Airport
    $2981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • VuelingVY6605 · VY6246
    10:30 PM10h15
    Palermo Airport
    8:45 AMZurich Airport
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6605 · VY6260
    10:30 PM14h15
    Palermo Airport
    12:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1611One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1778 · AZ572
    6:10 AM3h55
    Palermo Airport
    10:05 AMZurich Airport
    $1781One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Palermo to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Palermo to Zurich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Palermo and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $154 (€126).

This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Zurich:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Zurich costing on average $162 (€132).

A bus is $85 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Zurich costing on average $240 (€196).

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 23h 20m.

Bus takes on average 33h 20m.

The distance from Palermo to Zurich is approximately 684 miles (1101 km).
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Zurich is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palermo to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Palermo Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Palermo to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss, ITA, easyJet, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity Notte to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Palermo to Zurich:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Swiss, easyJet, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Palermo to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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