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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Cologne is to bus and fly which costs €85 - €280 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €70 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Köln Hbf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 30m.

How far is it from Palermo to Cologne?

The distance between Palermo and Cologne is 1534 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Cologne without a car is to train and ferry which takes 23h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Palermo to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Cologne train from?

Palermo to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Cologne?

The best way to get from Palermo to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €70 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €550 and takes 24h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 36h 5m.

Where does the Palermo to Cologne train arrive?

Palermo to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Cologne.

Palermo to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Palermo to Cologne by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, bus, night train, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Palermo Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)PMO - CGN
5h 29m
€73–312
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano CentraleFr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim HbfEc
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
23h 19m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Cologne
29h 38m
€200–340
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3
2. Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse
3. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-BeuelNj
35h 40m
€248–437
Fly Palermo Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)PMO - DUS
6h 26m
€105–536
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)CTA - CGN
7h 25m
€85–276
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma TerminiIc
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano CentraleFr / ...
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim HbfEc
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
24h 30m
€221–532
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano CentraleIc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel SbbEc
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
33h 12m
€161–400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna CentraleN597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Airport CGNN537
36h 5m
€127–272

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

9Weekly Planes

3h 17mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,533.7 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

Ryanair and Eurowings fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Köln Hbf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 24h 30m.

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