What is the cheapest way to get from Bonn to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Palermo is to train and fly which costs €95 - €240 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bonn to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello via Zurigo and Milano, San Donato M3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 59m.

How far is it from Bonn to Palermo?

The distance between Bonn and Palermo is 1543 km.

How do I travel from Bonn to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Bonn to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 28h 59m and costs €340 - €800.

How long does it take to get from Bonn to Palermo?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Bonn to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Palermo bus from?

Bonn to Palermo bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Palermo train from?

Bonn to Palermo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Bonn to Palermo?

The best way to get from Bonn to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €340 - €800 and takes 28h 59m, you could also bus via Zurich, which costs and takes 35h 30m.

Where does the Bonn to Palermo bus arrive?

Bonn to Palermo bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Bonn to Palermo train arrive?

Bonn to Palermo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 2440+ hotels available in Palermo.

Bonn to Palermo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Bonn to Palermo by plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, bus, train, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CGN - PMO
5h 49m
€76–270
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma Terminitrain
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
28h 59m
€343–784
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bonn to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
30h 6m
€236–353
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurigo to Milanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
35h 30m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane DUS - PMO
6h 44m
€96–234
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FRA - PMO
6h 49m
€104–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bologna Centralebus N537
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermobus N597
36h 21m
€124–286
Night train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoabus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
36h 33m
€159–339

Bonn to Palermo by train

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28h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,543.3 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Palermo, Italy?

Eurowings, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Palermo Centrale via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova, and Roma Termini in around 28h 59m.

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