How to travel from Zurich to Palermo

There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Palermo including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Palermo is a bus with an average price of $126 (€102).

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

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Palermo costing on average $138 (€112).

A bus is $133 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Palermo costing on average $259 (€210).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 18m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 22h 50m.

Bus takes on average 25h 13m.

The distance from Zurich to Palermo is approximately 684 miles (1101 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Palermo is:

• Around 22 flights per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Palermo:

• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
• Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Palermo by bus.
• Travel with Swiss, Air Baltic, ITA, easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Vueling to go to Palermo by flight.
• Travel with Intercity Notte, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Palermo by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Palermo with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
• 2 direct flights per day with Swiss, Air Baltic, easyJet, Helvetic Airways.

Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Rome, Cefalù, Milan, Trapani. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palermo and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Palermo to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Palermo, you can explore the Capuchin Catacombs, visit the bustling Ballarò Market, and admire vibrant street art in the Vucciria district. Take a cooking class to learn traditional Sicilian dishes or enjoy a stroll along the Foro Italico promenade. Don't miss the Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Palazzo dei Normanni with the Palatine Chapel, Quattro Canti, and the lush Orto Botanico di Palermo.

Typically, spending 3 to 4 days in Palermo allows you to explore its main attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture.