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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 $57, and a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 684 miles (1101 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$197 Average price | $226 Average price | $116 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 56m Average total duration 22h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 13m Average total duration 24h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.3 - 6.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Palermo:
A bus is $81 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Palermo costing on average $197 (€197).
A bus is $110 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Palermo costing on average $226 (€226).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 26m.
Bus takes on average 24h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Palermo
How to get from Zurich to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM30h30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$981One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM30h30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$981One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LX17444:55 PM1h55Zurich Airport6:50 PMPalermo Airport$3111One-way0 transfers
Other options
EuroCity 123+
FRECCIAROSSA 9663+InterCityNotte 19593:33 PM20h28Zurich HB12:01 PMPalermo Centrale$2531One-way2 transfers- EuroCity 153+
Intercity 594+InterCityNotte 195910:33 AM25h28Zurich HB12:01 PMPalermo Centrale$2671One-way2 transfers - EuroCity 21+FRECCIAROSSA 9555+InterCityNotte 19551:33 PM20h52Zurich HB10:25 AMPalermo Centrale$2791One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM37h35Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$1681One-way2 transfers
U2111510:05 AM2h00EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg12:05 PMPalermo Airport$1551One-way0 transfers
VY6249 · VY66029:20 PM11h35Zurich Airport8:55 AMPalermo Airport$2021One-way1 transfer- VY6247 · VY66009:30 AM6h25Zurich Airport3:55 PMPalermo Airport$2091One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Palermo:
A bus is $81 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Palermo costing on average $197 (€197).
A bus is $110 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Palermo costing on average $226 (€226).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 26m.
Bus takes on average 24h 43m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Swiss, ITA, Air Baltic, 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Palermo by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Swiss, Air Baltic, easyJet, Helvetic Airways.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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