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 flight, with an average ticket price of €107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €107, while a train costs an average of €197.

Distance: 684 miles (1101 km)

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€107

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€197

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€132

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2h 13m

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24h 32m

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33h 50m

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33h 20m

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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 flight with an average price of €107.

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

A flight is €25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Zurich costing on average €132.

A flight is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Zurich costing on average €197.

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 13m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 24h 32m.

Bus takes on average 33h 50m.

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

flight

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

  • VuelingVY6599 · VY6246
    8:40 PM12h05
    Palermo Airport
    8:45 AMZurich Airport
    1121One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • VuelingVY6599 · VY6246
    8:40 PM12h05
    Palermo Airport
    8:45 AMZurich Airport
    1121One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLX1741
    9:45 AM2h00
    Palermo Airport
    11:45 AMZurich Airport
    2951One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1964+TrenitaliaEuroCity 30
    12:53 PM26h34
    Palermo Centrale
    3:27 PMZurich HB
    1811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1964+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9610+TrenitaliaEuroCity 150
    12:53 PM25h34
    Palermo Centrale
    2:27 PMZurich HB
    1931One-way
    2 transfers
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1964+TrenitaliaEuroCity 30
    12:58 PM26h29
    Palermo Centrale
    3:27 PMZurich HB
    2381One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:25 PM29h55
    Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    9:20 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1376 · TK1907
    7:40 PM14h15
    Palermo Airport
    9:55 AMZurich Airport
    1851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1376 · TK1207
    7:40 PM16h55
    Palermo Airport
    12:35 PMZurich Airport
    1851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1376 · TK1913
    7:40 PM18h35
    Palermo Airport
    2:15 PMZurich Airport
    1851One-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 flight with an average price of €107.

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

A flight is €25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Zurich costing on average €132.

A flight is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Zurich costing on average €197.

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 13m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 24h 32m.

Bus takes on average 33h 50m.

The distance from Palermo to Zurich is approximately 684 miles (1101 km).
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Zurich is:
  • Around 26 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 ITA, Swiss, 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.

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