What is the cheapest way to get from Sicily to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Cologne is to fly which costs €65 - €280 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sicily to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €65 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Köln via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, Milan and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Köln Hbf via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.

How far is it from Sicily to Cologne?

The distance between Sicily and Cologne is 1637 km.

How do I travel from Sicily to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Sicily to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 25h 55m and costs €210 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Sicily to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Cologne bus from?

Sicily to Cologne bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sicily to Cologne?

The best way to get from Sicily to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €65 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €550 and takes 25h 55m, you could also bus via Zurich, which costs and takes 35h 30m.

Where does the Sicily to Cologne bus arrive?

Sicily to Cologne bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Milano, San Donato M3 station.

Where does the Sicily to Cologne train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Sicily to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Sicily to Cologne 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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CTA - CGN
5h 5m
€66–275
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 Hbftrain 43 / ...
25h 55m
€212–532
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 52m
€206–341
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Ausstellungsstrassebus
3. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
35h 30m
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
5h 56m
€86–317
Fly Palermo Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PMO - DUS
6h 19m
€93–249
Fly Palermo Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PMO - CGN
5h 33m
€73–327
Fly Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CIY - CGN
5h 24m
€93–314
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Hahn, bus, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Hahn (HHN)plane CTA - HHN
2. Take the bus from Hahn to Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Centerbus
3. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Koeln Suedtrain
8h 46m
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 / ...
34h 22m
€194–436
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centralebus N597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
37h 40m
€120–206

Sicily to Cologne by train

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25h 55mAverage Duration

€212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,637.2 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa City, and Lufthansa fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Köln Hbf via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 25h 55m.

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