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 €85 - €210 and takes 6h 21m.

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 33m and costs €75 - €290.

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 34m.

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 which takes 24h 34m and costs €300 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 33m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €300 - €650 and takes 24h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €150 - €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 1683+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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 33m
€76–283
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
24h 34m
€302–626
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
€247–363
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
€157–278
Fly Palermo Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PMO - DUS
6h 21m
€86–206
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
6h 38m
€118–347
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
9h 8m
€109–283
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 53m
€225–433
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Take the bus from Napoli - Porto Immacolatella to Grottaminardabus
3. Take the bus from Grottaminarda to Basilea Badisherbus
4. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
36h 51m
€167–304

Palermo to Cologne by train

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24h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,533.8 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

Eurowings and Ryanair 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 34m.

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