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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Cologne is to fly which costs €70 - €340 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €70 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palermo Piazza Cairoli and arriving at Cologne. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 38h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Köln Hbf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 26m.

How far is it from Palermo to Cologne?

The distance between Palermo and Cologne is 1534 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 24h 26m and costs €320 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Palermo to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Cologne bus from?

Palermo to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Palermo Piazza Cairoli station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Cologne?

The best way to get from Palermo to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €70 - €340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €600 and takes 24h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €300 - €410 and takes 38h 14m.

Where does the Palermo to Cologne bus arrive?

Palermo to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Cologne station.

Where does the Palermo to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Palermo to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1834+ hotels available in Cologne.

Palermo to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, bus, or train

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Fly Palermo Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PMO - CGN
5h 34m
€71–337
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
24h 26m
€324–558
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Colognecar
29h 44m
€253–374
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Colognebus
38h 14m
€300–410
Fly Palermo Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PMO - DUS
6h 11m
€94–327
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 53m
€112–290
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
8h 7m
€92–509

Palermo to Cologne by train

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24h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,533.8 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Palermo, 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 Centrale to Köln Hbf via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 24h 26m.

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