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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Palermo is to bus which costs €110 - €280 and takes 37h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Palermo is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs €95 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Palermo via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Basel Bad Bf, Zürich HB, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 11m.

How far is it from Essen to Palermo?

The distance between Essen and Palermo is 1606 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 27h 11m and costs €260 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Essen to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Palermo bus from?

Essen to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Palermo train from?

Essen to Palermo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Palermo?

The best way to get from Essen to Palermo is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs €95 - €650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €650 and takes 27h 11m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €280 and takes 37h 10m.

Where does the Essen to Palermo bus arrive?

Essen to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Essen to Palermo train arrive?

Essen to Palermo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Palermo?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Palermo?

Book your Essen to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5675+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen 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 Düsseldorf International Airport to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane DUS - PMO
6h 4m
€98–610
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CGN - PMO
6h 25m
€95–377
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Milano Centraletrain Ec
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
27h 11m
€268–630
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
30h 19m
€218–368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N537
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Palermobus N597 / ...
37h 10m
€117–280
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane DUS - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
8h 19m
€96–363
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Milanbus
4. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
39h 41m
€177–535
Train, night train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
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
39h 41m
€265–768

Essen to Palermo by train

8Weekly Trains

27h 11mAverage Duration

€268Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,605.7 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

Eurowings, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Palermo Centrale via Basel Bad Bf, Zürich HB, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 27h 11m.

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