What is the cheapest way to get from Trier to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Palermo is to train and fly which costs €95 - €250 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Trier to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Trier to Palermo is to bus and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee and arriving at Palermo via Gasperich, Gerhard Mercator, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 37m.

How far is it from Trier to Palermo?

The distance between Trier and Palermo is 1476 km.

How do I travel from Trier to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Trier to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 27h 37m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Trier to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Palermo bus from?

Trier to Palermo bus services, operated by Mobiliteit, depart from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee station.

Where do I catch the Trier to Palermo train from?

Trier to Palermo train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Palermo?

The best way to get from Trier to Palermo is to train which takes 27h 37m and costs €190 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €280 and takes 34h 47m.

Where does the Trier to Palermo bus arrive?

Trier to Palermo bus services, operated by Mobiliteit, arrive at Gasperich, Gerhard Mercator station.

Where does the Trier to Palermo train arrive?

Trier to Palermo train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

How do I get a train ticket from Trier to Palermo?

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Trier to Palermo by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, 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.

Train to Luxembourg, fly
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LUX - PMO
6h 34m
€95–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee to Gasperich, Gerhard Mercatorbus 306
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus
34h 47m
€80–280
Train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
27h 37m
€191–570
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Trier to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
29h 18m
€183–318
Bus to Hahn, fly
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Frankfurt-Hahn Airportbus
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane HHN - PMO
6h 22m
€101–312
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FRA - PMO
8h 53m
€122–368
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bftrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CGN - PMO
8h 49m
€113–366
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee to Gasperich, Gerhard Mercatorbus 306
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P&R Gasperich/Howald to Milanbus
3. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
35h 57m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genova P. Principetrain Ec
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
38h 4m
€283–625

Trier to Palermo by train

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27h 37mAverage Duration

€191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,476.2 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Palermo Centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 27h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee to Palermo via Gasperich, Gerhard Mercator, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 34h 47m.

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