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The average train between Palermo and Cologne takes 33h and the fastest train takes 32h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Cologne. 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 twice daily between Palermo and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 10:15 AM which arrives into Cologne at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 33h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Roma Termini station, Milano Centrale station, Basel Sbb station and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h.
Palermo to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Palermo and Cologne is 1509.3 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Köln Hbf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 24h 32m.
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