The average train between Cologne and Palermo takes 36h 29m and the fastest train takes 36h 19m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cologne to Palermo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Cologne and Palermo. The service departs Cologne at 6:45 AM in the morning, which arrives into Palermo at 19:04:00. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 36h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via Frankfurt station, Chiasso station, Milano Centrale station and Roma Termini station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 29m.
Cologne to Palermo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Cologne and Palermo is 1509.3 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Palermo Centrale via Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 26h 12m.
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