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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Cologne is to fly and train which costs €90 - €330 and takes 6h 2m.

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 24m and costs €100 - €370.

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 47m.

How far is it from Sicily to Cologne?

The distance between Sicily and Cologne is 1624 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 47m and costs €200 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Sicily to Cologne, including transfers.

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 25h 47m and costs €200 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €330 and takes 5h 33m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €290 and takes 37h 30m.

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 1773+ hotels available in Cologne.

Sicily to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Sicily to Cologne by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, or bus

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, train
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PMO - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 25m
€104–619
Fly Palermo Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PMO - CGN
5h 33m
€83–325
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 47m
€205–542
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 51m
€201–361
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 Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
34h 58m
€127–286
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 2m
€92–327
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
€108–362
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane CTA - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
8h 25m
€102–397
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 21m
€182–456
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centralebus N597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
37h 30m
€130–281

Sicily to Cologne by train

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25h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,624.5 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

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 47m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Eurowings fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a week.

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