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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Trapani is to train and fly and bus which costs €90 - €310 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Trapani is to fly and bus which takes 6h 1m and costs €75 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Trapani?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Trapani. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Trapani Via Marsala via Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse, Napoli, Autostazione Metropark and Palermo Terminal Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 58m.

How far is it from Cologne to Trapani?

The distance between Cologne and Trapani is 1587 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Trapani without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 41m and costs €180 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cologne to Trapani, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Trapani bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cologne to Trapani?

The best way to get from Cologne to Trapani is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs €80 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 36h 23m.

Where does the Cologne to Trapani bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Trapani?

There are 2184+ hotels available in Trapani.

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

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

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, bus
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CGN - PMO
2. Take the bus from Palermo Airport Bus Stop to Trapani Via Marsalabus
6h 1m
€78–335
Train, bus
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 Tiburtinatrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Linesbus
29h 41m
€184–410
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
3. Drive from Port of Palermo to Trapanicar
31h 14m
€225–372
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Palermo Airport Bus Stop to Trapani Via Marsalabus
6h 36m
€93–302
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Trapani Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane CGN - TPS
7h 27m
€82–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bologna Centralebus N537
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Linesbus Autoservizi Salemi 701
36h 23m
€129–200
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genova P. Principetrain Ec
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
5. Take the bus from Palermo Via Filippo Turati to Trapani Via Marsalabus
37h 3m
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus
3. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Palermo Terminal Busbus
4. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Trapani Via Marsalabus
38h 58m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Genoabus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
3. Take the bus from Palermo Via Filippo Turati to Trapani Via Marsalabus
40h 19m
€155–287

Cologne to Trapani by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

29h 41mAverage Duration

€184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,586.6 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

Ryanair flies from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Trapani Airport (TPS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Bologna Centrale in around 36h 23m.

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