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 €80 - €220 and takes 6h 43m.

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 6h 43m and costs €80 - €220.

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 55m.

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 Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 37m.

How far is it from Palermo to Essen?

The distance between Palermo and Essen is 1598 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 26h 37m and costs €340 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m 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 6h 43m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €340 - €700 and takes 26h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €310 and takes 37h 55m.

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 bus ticket from Palermo to Essen?

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2539+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 9 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
6h 43m
€81–211
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 Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
26h 37m
€344–678
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
€247–377
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3bus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
4. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
5. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
33h 15m
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 Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
7h 26m
Fly Palermo Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PMO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Oberhausen Hbftrain
8h 30m
€114–377
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 29m
€110–269
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 Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
34h 56m
€261–477
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 55m
€134–304

Palermo to Essen by bus

4Weekly Buses

37h 55mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,597.8 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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, and Mannheim Hbf in around 26h 37m.

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