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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Essen is to bus which costs €85 - €330 and takes 37h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs €95 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Essen central train station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Essen. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Essen Hbf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.

How far is it from Palermo to Essen?

The distance between Palermo and Essen is 1606 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Essen without a car is to train and ferry which takes 24h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Palermo to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Essen bus from?

Palermo to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Essen?

The best way to get from Palermo to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs €95 - €650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €550 and takes 25h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €330 and takes 37h 45m.

Where does the Palermo to Essen bus arrive?

Palermo to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Palermo to Essen train arrive?

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

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

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

Book your Palermo to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Palermo to Essen 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 Palermo Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PMO - DUS
5h 48m
€99–613
Fly Palermo Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PMO - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 57m
€88–360
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 Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
24h 33m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Essencar
30h 10m
€210–350
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 Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
34h 52m
€149–248
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
7h 49m
€96–367
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 Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
25h 44m
€240–512
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 Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
34h 3m
€201–415
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centralebus N597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Essen central train stationbus N537
37h 45m
€88–322

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

17Weekly Planes

4h 31mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,605.8 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Essen, 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 Essen Hbf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 25h 44m.

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