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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Palermo is to train and fly which costs €100 - €250 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €70 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Palermo?

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

How far is it from Cologne to Palermo?

The distance between Cologne and Palermo is 1534 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 28h and costs €300 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Cologne to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Palermo train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Palermo?

The best way to get from Cologne to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €70 - €340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €300 - €470 and takes 28h, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €280 and takes 35h 58m.

Where does the Cologne to Palermo train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Palermo?

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

Cologne to Palermo - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne 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 34m
€72–338
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
€309–462
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
29h 51m
€220–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bologna Centralebus N537
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermobus N597
35h 58m
€119–280
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FRA - PMO
6h 11m
€126–318
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane DUS - PMO
6h 10m
€104–245
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the bus from Liège Rue du Plan Inclined to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CRL - PMO
8h 22m
€97–343
Train, bus to Hahn, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Sued to Koblenz Stadtmittetrain
2. Take the bus from Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Center to Hahnbus
3. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane HHN - PMO
8h 59m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Venezia Mestrenighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
32h 48m
€271–742
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
37h 50m
€152–327

Cologne to Palermo by train and bus

4Weekly Services

35h 58mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,533.8 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

Ryanair, Eurowings, and Lufthansa fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Palermo Centrale via München Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova, and Roma Termini in around 28h.

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