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 €90 - €300 and takes 6h 19m.

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 - €330.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.

How far is it from Palermo to Cologne?

The distance between Palermo and Cologne is 1618 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 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 6h 19m and costs €90 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €490 and takes 25h, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 36h 20m.

Where does the Palermo to Cologne train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1792+ 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, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PMO - DUS
6h 19m
€93–299
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PMO - CGN
5h 34m
€73–327
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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
23h 48m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Colognecar
29h 44m
€205–354
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Mannheim Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
33h 39m
€124–277
Fly 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
6h 36m
€107–315
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
25h
€209–482
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
32h 50m
€186–449
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centralebus N597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
36h 20m
€129–275

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

17Weekly Planes

4h 31mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Cologne.

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Distance: 1,617.8 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

Eurowings, ITA Airways, and three other airlines fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 25h.

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