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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Trapani is to bus which costs €110 - €210 and takes 36h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Trapani is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs €80 - €330.

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 Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 45m.

How far is it from Cologne to Trapani?

The distance between Cologne and Trapani is 1536 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 43m and costs €250 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m 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 8h 27m and costs €80 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €210 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 2303+ 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, train, bus, car, car ferry, 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 Cologne Bonn Airport to Trapani Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane CGN - TPS
8h 27m
€82–325
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Palermo Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CGN - PMO
2. Take the bus from Palermo Airport Bus Stop to Marsala Train Station Bus Stopbus
8h 33m
€78–348
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 43m
€259–367
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
€235–398
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Veronabus N28
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma Terminitrain
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Palermo to Trapanibus 582 / ...
33h 59m
€221–413
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 Marsala Train Station Bus Stopbus
9h 9m
€110–255
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Linesbus
34h 3m
€204–437
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
€119–210
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 Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Linesbus
36h 45m

Cologne to Trapani by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

29h 43mAverage Duration

€259Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Trapani.

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Distance: 1,535.5 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

Ryanair and Eurowings fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Trapani Airport (TPS) 6 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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