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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Cologne is to fly which costs €70 - €340 and takes 5h 34m.

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 34m and costs €70 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palermo Piazza Cairoli and arriving at Cologne. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 38h 14m.

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 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Palermo to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Cologne bus from?

Palermo to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Palermo Piazza Cairoli station.

Bus or fly from Palermo to Cologne?

The best way to get from Palermo to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €70 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €300 - €410 and takes 38h 14m.

Where does the Palermo to Cologne bus arrive?

Palermo to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Cologne station.

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

Book your Palermo to Cologne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1848+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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Fly Palermo Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PMO - CGN
5h 34m
€71–335
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
23h 14m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Colognecar
29h 44m
€253–374
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Colognebus
38h 14m
€300–410
Fly Palermo Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PMO - DUS
6h 10m
€94–325
Fly Palermo Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PMO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 1m
€114–280
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
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
8h 6m
€92–406
Fly Palermo Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane PMO - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 30m
Fly Palermo Airport to Hahn, bus, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Hahn (HHN)plane PMO - HHN
2. Take the bus from Hahn to Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Centerbus
3. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Koeln Suedtrain
9h 3m

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

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Distance: 1,533.8 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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, Onebus operates a bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Cologne once a week. Tickets cost €300–410 and the journey takes 38h 14m.

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