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28 h 59 min
1943 km.
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Cologne, Germany → Palermo, Italy

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Palermo

Composite routes from Cologne to Palermo

Cheapest
28 h 59 min
Car
1943 km.
from $106
Fastest
2 h 57 min
Plane
Other
26 h 42 min
1506 km.
from $533.54
6 h 34 min
Train, Plane
1508 km.
from $140.34
6 h 9 min
Train, Plane
1508 km.
from $251.33
27 h 16 min
1508 km.
from $489.87
39 h 10 min
Train
1508 km.
from $366.52

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
Ryanair
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Swiss
Website
Alitalia
Website
Ryanair
Website
2h 25m
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$44.53–$229.01
Lufthansa
Website
4h 13m
Friday to Sunday
$152.67–$763.36
Eurowings
Website
2h 25m
Tuesday
$120.86–$381.68
Swiss
Website
4h 35m
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$305.34–$890.58
Alitalia
Website
4h 2m
Every day
$203.56–$356.23
Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Website
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Website
FlixBus
Website
15h 15m
4 times a week
$101.78–$139.95
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Website
17h 15m
Once daily
$40.71–$89.06
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Call
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Website
23h 44m
Once a week
$165.39–$203.56
+39 098 3520 315
+39 098 3520 315
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 16
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Nightjet
Website
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
Trenitalia
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Trenitalia Frecce
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ItaloTreno
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Trenitalia Intercity
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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National Express
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European Sleeper
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen
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TRI Train Rental GmbH
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VIAS Rail GmbH
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NS
Website
1h 31m
Once daily
$31.81–$76.34
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
32 min
Once daily
$31.81–$69.97
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 28m
Hourly
$57.25–$63.61
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Nightjet
Website
8h 12m
Once daily
$63.61–$203.56
+43 51717
+43 51717
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ÖBB EuroCity
Website
2h 58m
5 times a week
$49.62–$69.97
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
1h 15m
Hourly
$16.54–$24.17
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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Trenitalia
Website
3h 13m
Twice daily
$21.63–$76.34
+39 06 68475475
+39 06 68475475
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Trenitalia Frecce
Website
3h 30m
Hourly
$48.35–$152.67
+39 06 68475475
+39 06 68475475
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ItaloTreno
Website
3h 29m
Hourly
$89.06–$114.50
+39 06 8937 1892
+39 06 8937 1892
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Trenitalia Intercity
Website
7h
Once daily
$40.71–$54.71
+39 06 68475475
+39 06 68475475
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
1h 12m
Every 20 minutes
$40.71–$76.34
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
Call
National Express
Website
54 min
Every 20 minutes
$12.72–$20.36
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
European Sleeper
Website
5h 32m
Once a week
$17.81–$26.72
[email protected]
Contact via email
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
2h 53m
3 times a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
46 min
6 times a week
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
VIAS Rail GmbH
Website
2h 31m
Hourly
$27.99–$39.44
069 450099650
069 450099650
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
Grandi Navi Veloci
Website
Grandi Navi Veloci
Website
20h 45m
Once daily
$82.70–$203.56
+39 010 209 4591
+39 010 209 4591
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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