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 - €230 and takes 5h 6m.

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 6m and costs €65 - €230.

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 58m.

How far is it from Sicily to Cologne?

The distance between Sicily and Cologne is 1534 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 58m and costs €300 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 fly which takes 5h 33m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €300 - €650 and takes 25h 58m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €310 and takes 37h 34m.

Where does the Sicily to Cologne train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Sicily to Cologne?

Book your Sicily to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1825+ 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 (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 Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PMO - CGN
5h 33m
€76–283
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 6m
€66–221
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 58m
€307–651
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
€231–361
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
37h 34m
€133–308
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
5h 52m
€84–239
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 58m
€99–359
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 35m
€119–331
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 29m
€221–441
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Wuppertal Hbfbus
3. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
40h 33m

Sicily to Cologne by train

7Weekly Trains

25h 58mAverage Duration

€307Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,533.7 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

Ryanair and Eurowings fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. 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 58m.

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