How to travel from Zurich to Palermo

Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Palermo, Italy is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Switzerland enter Italy?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Palermo from Zurich?

Conditions of entry into Italy:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Palermo, Italy?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Italy has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 5/23/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Zurich and Palermo.

The restriction level for your return to Zurich, Switzerland from Italy is: Fully open.

Is my journey back to Zurich from Palermo restricted?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Zurich from Palermo?

Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

You should observe these safety measures in Switzerland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information about your return travel to Switzerland was last checked on 5/9/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Zurich from Palermo closer to your date of departure here.

You can travel between Zurich and Palermo 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Palermo from Zurich is by taking a flight, which costs on average $140 (€126).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Palermo:

A flight is $114 (€102) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Palermo costing on average $254 (€228).

Taking a flight is usually $135 (€121) less than taking a train to Palermo, which costs on average $275 (€247) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Zurich to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 55 min.

There are alternative travel options to Palermo that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 25 h 15 min.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 19 h 39 min.

You should expect to travel around 682 miles (1100 km) between Zurich and Palermo.

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

• Buses mostly leave from Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai and tend to arrive in Palermo.
• Flights most often depart from Zurich at Zurich Airport and arrive in Palermo at Palermo Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Zürich HB and arrive in Palermo Centrale.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Palermo:

• You can travel between Zurich and Palermo by bus with Alsa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $254 (€228) with Alsa from Zurich to Palermo.
• You can take a flight from Zurich to Palermo with ITA. Cheap tickets can be found for $140 (€126) with ITA from Zurich to Palermo.
• You can travel from Zurich to Palermo by train with Trenitalia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $275 (€247) with Trenitalia from Zurich to Palermo.

When planning your trip from Zurich to Palermo, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $254 (€228) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing $140 (€126) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost $275 (€247) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Zurich to Palermo online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.