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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Sicily is to fly which costs €65 - €230 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Sicily is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at PALERMO via Sciuti Liberta' via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Alcamo via Gulliver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Sicily?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Stuttgart Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova, Roma Termini and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 10m.

How far is it from Cologne to Sicily?

The distance between Cologne and Sicily is 1638 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Sicily without a car is to train and night train which takes 33h 10m and costs €260 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Cologne to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Sicily bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Sicily train from?

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

Bus or fly from Cologne to Sicily?

The best way to get from Cologne to Sicily is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €310 and takes 36h 27m.

Where does the Cologne to Sicily bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Sicily train arrive?

Cologne to Sicily train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 6145+ hotels available in Sicily.

Cologne to Sicily - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Sicily by plane, car, car ferry, train, night train, or bus

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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane CGN - CTA
5h 9m
€67–221
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 57m
€241–357
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovanighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma Terminitrain
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
33h 10m
€260–602
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bologna Centralebus N537
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermobus N597
36h 27m
€130–308
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CGN - PMO
5h 34m
€76–284
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane DUS - CTA
5h 39m
€90–243
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FRA - CTA
5h 46m
€87–356
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Chiassotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Chiasso to Genova P. Principetrain Ec
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
35h 26m
€410–1,069
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Alcamo SP55bus
4. Take the bus from Alcamo via Gulliver to PALERMO via Sciuti Liberta'bus
38h 8m

Cologne to Sicily by train and night train

7Weekly Services

33h 10mAverage Duration

€260Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,637.5 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Piazza Boiardo via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Bologna Centrale, Palermo, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 36h 27m.

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