Trains tickets from Cologne to Palermo

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Palermo

Bus
Average PriceUS$173 - US$431Average Duration1d 15h
38kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$183 - US$183Average Duration1d 2h
63kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Palermo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Palermo. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$183, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
US$183Cheapest ticket
63kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Palermo

  1. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Cologne to Palermo?

    Trains travelling between Cologne and Palermo leave from Hbf or Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Palermo Centrale, Vespri, Terminal Bus Palermo.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cologne to Palermo is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Palermo, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cologne and Palermo compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your real-life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your train ride from Cologne to Palermo.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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Train from Palermo to Cologne

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