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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Essen is to fly which costs €45 - €190 and takes 6h 54m.

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 51m and costs €100 - €280.

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 Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. 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 34m.

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 which takes 25h 34m and costs €340 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m 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 51m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €340 - €700 and takes 25h 34m, you could also bus via Florence, which costs €130 - €300 and takes 37h 45m.

Where does the Palermo to Essen bus arrive?

Palermo to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Palermo to Essen 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.

Fly Palermo Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PMO - DUS
5h 51m
€102–278
Fly Palermo Airport to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane PMO - DTM
6h 54m
€45–184
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 Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
25h 34m
€340–663
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 12m
€244–367
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Essen central train stationbus N537
37h 45m
€135–300
Fly Palermo Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
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 58m
€92–322
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 52m
€95–256
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 Essen Hbftrain
7h 19m
€134–366
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 47 / ...
33h 57m
€253–467
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Stationbus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA45 / ...
2. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Dortmund Hbfbus Raffadali – Hagen
41h 6m

Palermo to Essen by bus

4Weekly Buses

37h 45mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,605.7 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

Eurowings, ITA Airways, and two other airlines fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. 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 34m.

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