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 €90 - €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 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello via Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse and Piacenza-Via Portapuglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 10m.

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 5m.

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 5m and costs €180 - €460.

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 bus from?

Cologne to Palermo bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

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 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €460 and takes 28h 5m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 35h 58m.

Where does the Cologne to Palermo bus arrive?

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

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

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

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

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Palermo Airport
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CGN - PMO
5h 34m
€72–328
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 Fr
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
28h 5m
€184–460
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
€212–352
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
€107–195
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
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
€90–245
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane CGN - TPS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
8h 50m
€90–323
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Piacenza-Via Portapugliabus
3. Take the bus from Piacenza-Via Portapuglia to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
36h 10m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Genoabus FlixBus N177
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
38h 6m
€144–272

Cologne to Palermo by train

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28h 5mAverage Duration

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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 two other airlines 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 5m.

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