Move Switzerland – Palermo
Move Switzerland Palermo: moving company for your move to Palermo
From Switzerland to Palermo: transport, inventory list for customs and assembly at your destination – quote within 24 hours.
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Palermo at a glance
Move Switzerland Palermo: what you should know about Palermo
Anyone moving from Switzerland to Palermo is planning two things at once: moving out here and moving in to a city with its own authorities, zones and deadlines – 1'752 kilometres away.
Sicily's capital lies in the Conca d'Oro plain at the foot of Monte Pellegrino. In front of the city, the Gulf of Palermo opens onto the Tyrrhenian Sea. (Source: it.wikipedia.org)
- State
- Italy
- Distance from Zurich
- 1'752 km by road, pure driving time around 19.5 hours (Source: router.project-osrm.org)
- Circoscrizioni
- 8 (Source: it.wikipedia.org)
- Vehicle zone
- ZTL Palermo
What makes a move to Palermo special
- Planning tip: The crossroads of the Cassaro (Via Vittorio Emanuele) and Via Maqueda, the Quattro Canti, divides the old town into four mandamenti: Kalsa, La Loggia, Seralcadio and Albergheria. (Source: it.wikipedia.org)
- Planning tip: A network of smaller alleys branches off the Cassaro, so access routes in the old town are correspondingly narrow. (Source: it.wikipedia.org)
Process
How your move from Switzerland to Palermo works – 6 steps
Survey and quote
Via WhatsApp video in around 20–25 minutes or on site. You will receive the quote for your move to Palermo within 24 hours.
Prepare an inventory list
With an inventory list and your addresses in Switzerland and Palermo, export clearance at Swiss customs is taken care of. We record the list during the survey.
Securing parking in Palermo
The permit for the removal van in Palermo requires advance notice. You can read what the city requires in the section Parking on moving day.
Move Switzerland Palermo: transport over 1'752 km
According to the route planner, the pure driving time from Zurich is around 19.5 hours. After the Gotthard, Chiasso and the A9, the A1 leads to the Naples area and on via the A30 to Fisciano; from there, the A2 «Autostrada del Mediterraneo» continues to Villa San Giovanni. After the ferry to Messina, the A20 leads to Buonfornello near Termini Imerese, and the A19 covers the last 45 km or so to Palermo.
Import into Italy
We summarise the requirements Italian customs sets for duty-free import on the page Moving to Italy come together.
Unpacking, assembly and end-of-tenancy cleaning
In Palermo, we carry furniture and boxes into the right rooms and assemble the furniture. In Switzerland, our team can also take care of the end-of-tenancy cleaning with a handover guarantee on request.
Parking on moving day
Permit for your move in Palermo
The responsible office is the U.O. Occupazione Temporanea Suolo Pubblico e Supporto Tecnico at Via Ugo La Malfa 34; it explicitly issues permits for moves too. Visits are only possible after an online reservation on the Super@ portal, on Mondays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and Wednesdays 3–5 p.m. You can submit the application online or in person. (Source: comune.palermo.it) To the city's application or information page.
During the survey, we will tell you the deadline for submitting the application.
Access with the removal van
ZTL Palermo: what you need to know
Day passes for the ZTL are available online with SPID or CIE: 5 euros for petrol Euro 3–6 and diesel Euro 4–6, 2.50 euros for hybrid and gas, free for electric vehicles. The daytime ZTL pass must be purchased by midnight, the one for the night-time ZTL by 6 a.m.; it is not valid retrospectively. (Source: comune.palermo.it)
Vehicles over 7.5 tonnes may not drive on roads outside built-up areas on Sundays and national public holidays, usually from 9 am to 10 pm, and from 7 am between June and September. In autumn 2026, this affects, among others, 4, 11, 18 and 25 October, all Sundays in November, and 8, 25 and 26 December. (Source: logisticamente.it)
After moving in
After the move: registering in Palermo
In Italy, under Art. 13 DPR 223/1989, the declaration of residence (dichiarazione di residenza) must be submitted within 20 days of the move, including when moving from abroad. (Source: comune.torino.it) In Palermo, you declare your change of residence within 20 days online via the national ANPR portal, with SPID, CNS or CIE, free of charge. If the municipality raises no objection within 45 days, the declaration is deemed accepted. Questions are answered by the U.O. Gestione Residenze at Viale Lazio 119/A (cambioresidenza@comune.palermo.it, tel. 091 7405221). (Source: comune.palermo.it) Appointments and city information.
In Switzerland, you deregister with your municipality of residence before moving abroad. It is best to arrange international mail forwarding early.
Less volume, lower costs
Disposal before your move to Palermo
Every cubic metre that doesn't travel to Palermo saves loading space. We dispose of furniture you are not taking with you in Switzerland before the move for CHF 65.– per m³ plus labour.
RAP Palermo collects bulky waste from your home free of charge. Appointments are allocated by RAP's URP via the free number 800 237713 or urp@rapspa.it. (Source: comune.palermo.it)
Services
Moving company for Palermo: what we take care of
- Apartment handover in Switzerland: End-of-tenancy cleaning with handover guarantee.
- Transport protection: Blankets, film and boxes for furniture and fragile items.
- Assembly and dismantling: Furniture and beds, in Switzerland and in Palermo.
- Dispose instead of taking along: CHF 65.– per m³ plus labour.
- Storage: from CHF 15.– per m³ per month.
Costs
How much does a move from Switzerland to Palermo cost?
A move to Palermo can only be quoted reliably after an on-site survey. The decisive factors are:
- Volume: How many cubic metres are going determines the size of the vehicle.
- Route: 1'752 km from Zurich, pure driving time around 19.5 hours.
- Access: Floors, lift, carrying distances and whether a furniture lift is needed.
- Parking permit: Fees and signs in line with Palermo's regulations.
- Additional services: Packing, assembly, storage, end-of-tenancy cleaning, disposal.
Free quote · Palermo
Move Switzerland Palermo – quick enquiry
Moving out in Switzerland, moving in in Palermo: just give us the essentials – floor and lift are optional. Quote within 24 hours.
- Free and no-obligation – you only decide after receiving the quote.
- Quote within 24 hours – personally from our team.
- 20% new-customer discount on all services.
- Interim storage from CHF 15.– per m³ per month if required.
Free on-site survey
Moving to Palermo: video-call survey or on-site survey
The survey via WhatsApp video takes around 20–25 minutes. Prefer to meet in person? Choose «on site». You will receive the quote for Palermo within 24 hours.
- Takes approx. 20–25 minutes
- On site at your home or conveniently via WhatsApp video
- Quote within 24 hours – with a 20% new-customer discount
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Further destinations
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about moving from Switzerland to Palermo
How far is a move from Switzerland to Palermo?
From Zurich it is 1'752 kilometres by road, with a pure driving time of around 19.5 hours. Breaks and customs clearance come on top.
Do I need a permit for the removal van in Palermo?
Yes. In Palermo, the permit for occupying public ground is issued by the U.O. Occupazione Temporanea Suolo Pubblico, online or in person.
Can the removal van enter Palermo's ZTL?
Yes, with a day pass purchased online in advance, whose price depends on the vehicle's fuel type and Euro emissions standard.
Where and by when do I register in Palermo?
Online via the national ANPR portal, no later than 20 days after the move. Italians registered with AIRE can also make their declaration this way.
Are household goods from Switzerland duty-free in Italy?
Household removal goods can be imported into Italy free of duties if the customs requirements are met. We summarise the conditions on our Moving to Italy page.
How much does a move from Switzerland to Palermo cost?
That depends on volume, distance, access and additional services. After a free survey by video or on site, you receive your quote within 24 hours.
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Related services and guides
Official authorities: BAZG: moving abroad · ch.ch: moving abroad · Consulate General Zurich: return to Italy
