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 - €300 and takes 5h 33m.

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 - €260.

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 41m.

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, Messina Centrale, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 11m.

How far is it from Sicily to Cologne?

The distance between Sicily and Cologne is 1634 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 bus which takes 39h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m 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, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Bus or fly from Sicily to Cologne?

The best way to get from Sicily to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €65 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 39h 41m.

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, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Cologne.

Sicily to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Sicily to Cologne by plane, car ferry, car, bus, train, or night train

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Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CTA - CGN
5h 6m
€66–256
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
€246–371
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Colognebus
39h 41m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
32h 11m
€294–641
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CTA - DUS
5h 39m
€84–247
Fly Palermo Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PMO - CGN
5h 33m
€71–298
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 45m
€114–344
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 22m
€109–336
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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
34h 10m
€241–521

Sicily to Cologne by train and night train

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32h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,634.2 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa City, and Lufthansa fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Cologne once a week, and the journey takes 38h 24m.

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