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Seven ways to Travel from Cologne to Palermo

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Cheapest
By car (2 293 km)
22 h 55 min
2293 km.
from $126
Fastest
Plane from Cologne (Maastricht Aachen Airport) to Palermo (Falcone-Borsellino Airport)
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Other
Train
26 h 42 min
1506 km.
from $533.54
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
6 h 34 min
1508 km.
from $140.34
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
6 h 9 min
1508 km.
from $251.33
Train via Chambéry
27 h 16 min
1508 km.
from $489.87
Train, Bus
39 h 10 min
1508 km.
from $366.52

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.53–$229.01

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36
Plane from Frankfurt to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$292.62–$508.90

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$381.68
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$368.96

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$356.23
Plane from Frankfurt to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$330.79

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.78–$139.95
Bus from Cosenza to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.62–$69.97

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

Phone:
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Website:
autoservizisalemi.it/en/
Bus from Bologna Pzza xx Settembre to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
17h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$89.06

Busitalia Simet S.p.A.

Phone:
+39 098 3520 315
Email:
Website:
simetbus.it/portale/
Bus from Frankfurt to Cosenza
Ave. Duration:
23h 44m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$165.39–$203.56

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$76.34
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$58.52
Train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$178.12

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.61–$139.95
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Chambery
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$190.84–$394.40

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.25–$63.61
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.52–$66.16
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.43–$59.80

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
8h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.62–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Neuwied
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milan
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$76.34

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Roma
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$152.67
Train from Milan Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$48.35–$152.67

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Roma
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$114.50
Train from Milan Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.31–$120.86

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Roma
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$54.71
Train from Roma Termini to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
11h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$61.07–$82.70
Train from Milan Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$55.98

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.71–$76.34
Train from Zürich HB to Milan
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.06–$165.39
Train from Zürich HB to Genova
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.39–$305.34

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$20.36

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Neuwied to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$39.44

Other operators

Grandi Navi Veloci

Phone:
+39 010 209 4591
Email:
Website:
gnv.it/en
Other from Port of Genoa to Port
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$203.56

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Palermo is to fly which costs $45.65 - $228.26 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $45.65 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milano Rogoredo and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 42m.

Is there a direct flight between Cologne and Palermo?

Yes, there are direct flights between Cologne and Palermo; these take 2h 25m and cost $38.04 - $195.65 .

How far is it from Cologne to Palermo?

The distance between Cologne and Palermo is 1534 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 26h 42m and costs $260.87 - $532.61 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Cologne to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Palermo train from?

Cologne to Palermo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or fly from Cologne to Palermo?

The best way to get from Cologne to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $45.65 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260.87 - $532.61 and takes 26h 42m.

Where does the Cologne to Palermo train arrive?

Cologne to Palermo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5321+ hotels available in Palermo. Prices start at $36.11 per night.
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