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 €70 - €330 and takes 5h 34m.

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 7m and costs €65 - €310.

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 Palermo Piazza Cairoli and arriving at Cologne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 31m.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 19m.

How far is it from Sicily to Cologne?

The distance between Sicily and Cologne is 1727 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 26h 19m and costs €310 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 Onebus, depart from Palermo Piazza Cairoli 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 train which takes 26h 19m and costs €310 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €300 - €420 and takes 39h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €330 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Sicily to Cologne bus arrive?

Sicily to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Cologne 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 1848+ hotels available in Cologne.

Sicily to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sicily to Cologne by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, or bus

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Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 56m
€91–358
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CTA - CGN
5h 7m
€66–306
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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
26h 19m
€316–581
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Colognecar
29h 51m
€251–381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Colognebus
39h 31m
€301–411
Fly Palermo Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PMO - CGN
5h 34m
€71–327
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CTA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 44m
€109–289
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 21m
€114–280

Sicily to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,726.8 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 26h 19m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Cologne once a week. Tickets cost €300–410 and the journey takes 38h 14m.

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