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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Palermo is to bus which costs €120 - €280 and takes 36h 13m.

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 39m and costs €70 - €310.

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 27h 58m.

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 27h 58m and costs €180 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 39m and costs €70 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €480 and takes 27h 58m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 36h 13m.

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 5756+ hotels available in Palermo.

Cologne to Palermo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 7 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
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)CGN - PMO
5h 39m
€72–306
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Verona Porta Nuova89
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma TerminiFr
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo CentraleIc
27h 58m
€185–480
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Port of Genoa
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermo
29h 49m
€208–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bologna CentraleN537
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to PalermoN597
36h 13m
€124–280
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)DUS - PMO
6h 10m
€97–565
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HB
2. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Milan
3. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
37h 21m
€165–456
Night train, train, car ferry
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich HbNj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genova P. PrincipeEc
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermo
37h 53m
€253–700

Cologne to Palermo by train

8Weekly Trains

27h 58mAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,533.7 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

Ryanair, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 3 times a day. 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 27h 58m.

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