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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Palermo is to bus which costs €160 - €290 and takes 37h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Palermo is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs €140 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Palermo via Frankfurt central train station and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 46m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Palermo?

The distance between Paderborn and Palermo is 1785 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 28h 46m and costs €280 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Paderborn to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Palermo bus from?

Paderborn to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paderborn station.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Palermo train from?

Paderborn to Palermo train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Paderborn to Palermo?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Palermo is to train which takes 28h 46m and costs €280 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €290 and takes 37h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €600 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Paderborn to Palermo bus arrive?

Paderborn to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Paderborn to Palermo train arrive?

Paderborn to Palermo train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5894+ hotels available in Palermo.

Paderborn to Palermo - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Paderborn to Palermo by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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 Hannover Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Langenhagen Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane HAJ - PMO
9h 28m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FRA - PMO
8h 26m
€140–409
Train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma Terminitrain
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
28h 46m
€284–732
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paderborn to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
30h 25m
€254–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt central train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bologna Centralebus N77
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermobus
37h 25m
€162–288
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FMO - PMO
9h 37m
€153–543
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CGN - PMO
8h 12m
Fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport
1. Fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PAD - PMO
8h 15m
€143–557
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the bus from Basel to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
36h 30m
€234–457
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from PADERBORN, Autohof Mönkeloh, obok ARAL - Borchener Str.334a to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to NAPOLI, Parcheggio METROPARK, via Corso Arnaldo Luccibus
3. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
42h 43m
€181–449

Paderborn to Palermo by train

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28h 46mAverage Duration

€284Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,784.8 km
Duration: 9h 28m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Palermo Centrale via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova, and Roma Termini in around 28h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Palermo via Frankfurt central train station and Bologna Centrale in around 37h 25m.

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