Rome2Rio

How to get fromPalermo to Cologneby plane, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, bus, or train

Find Transport to Cologne

See all options

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

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

  1. Fly Palermo Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane PMO - CGN
    5h 38m
    €72–252

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain train Ec
    4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 42 / ...
    24h 54m
    €321–652

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Colognecar car
    29h 44m
    €245–358

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palermo to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus N597 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus N537
    36h 19m
    €138–298

  5. Fly Palermo Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane PMO - DUS
    6h 12m
    €99–272

  6. Fly Palermo Airport to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane PMO - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    6h 33m
    €114–351

  7. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane CTA - DUS
    8h 13m
    €92–251

  8. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain train Ec
    4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 42 / ...
    33h 3m
    €239–468

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Wuppertal Hbfbus bus
    3. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    39h 30m

Palermo to Cologne by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€321Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palermo to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,533.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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 54m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

More Questions & Answers