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 €80 - €160 and takes 36h 55m.

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 €85 - €240.

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 Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 55m.

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 München Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 57m.

How far is it from Essen to Palermo?

The distance between Essen and Palermo is 1614 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 28h 57m and costs €190 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 train which takes 28h 57m and costs €190 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 36h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €240 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Essen to Palermo bus arrive?

Essen to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Essen to Palermo train arrive?

Essen to Palermo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

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

Book your Essen to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

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 5776+ 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 train, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, 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.

Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
best
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 27m
€87–367
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bologna Centralebus N537
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermobus N597
36h 55m
€82–154
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf 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 57m
€198–477
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
€221–365
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane DUS - PMO
6h 4m
€88–240
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 18m
€89–320
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Milanbus
4. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
38h 10m
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Genoabus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
39h 39m
€124–294

Essen to Palermo by train

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28h 57mAverage Duration

€198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,613.9 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Palermo Centrale via München Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova, and Roma Termini in around 28h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Palermo via Bologna Centrale in around 36h 55m.

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