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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Sicily is to fly which costs €85 - €290 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Sicily is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €80 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Bologna Centrale and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Sicily?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Stuttgart Hbf, Udine, Roma Termini and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 49m.

How far is it from Essen to Sicily?

The distance between Essen and Sicily is 1606 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Sicily without a car is to train and night train which takes 33h 49m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Essen to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Sicily bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Sicily train from?

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

Bus or fly from Essen to Sicily?

The best way to get from Essen to Sicily is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €260 and takes 37h 29m.

Where does the Essen to Sicily bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Sicily train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 4719+ hotels available in Sicily.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen 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 Düsseldorf International Airport to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane DUS - PMO
6h 5m
€88–290
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane DUS - CTA
5h 34m
€81–318
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 27m
€218–368
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Udinenighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Udine to Roma Terminitrain Fr
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
33h 49m
€154–578
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bologna Centralebus N537
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermobus N597
37h 29m
€88–251
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
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
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane EIN - CTA
8h 25m
€95–370
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Genoabus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
37h 3m
€154–323
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Mannheim, ZOBbus
3. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Milanbus
4. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
41h 3m

Essen to Sicily by train and night train

7Weekly Services

33h 49mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,605.7 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Sicily, 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 bus from Essen central train station to Piazza Boiardo via Bologna Centrale, Palermo, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 37h 29m.

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