Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Terminal Bus Palermo | Cheapest | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Terminal Bus Palermo | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Terminal Bus Palermo | No tags | |||||
| Leverkusen (Mitte Station) | Terminal Bus Palermo | No tags | |||||
| Leverkusen (Mitte Station) | Terminal Bus Palermo | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:44 PM CEST.
Get from Cologne to Palermo
The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Palermo?
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
Stops in Palermo
- AVia Tommaso Fazello, 16, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy
- BPunta Raisi, 90145, Palermo
- CPiazza Cairoli, 8-14, 90123 Palermo, Italy
- D90143 Palermo PA, Italy
- E
Via Paolo Balsamo, 31
Via Paolo Balsamo, 23-31, 90123 Palermo, Italy - F
Piazza Ruggero Settimo, 12
Piazza Ruggero Settimo, 12C, 90139 Palermo, Italy
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Palermo by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Palermo?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Palermo start from $180. The average price for this route is around $239. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Palermo?
The average bus trip duration from Cologne to Palermo is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 938 miles (1512 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 12h and is operated by OneBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Palermo route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Palermo?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Palermo at 2:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Palermo?
A bus trip from Cologne to Palermo generates an estimated 37.787175000000005 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Palermo?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OneBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Palermo?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OneBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Cologne to Palermo?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Palermo?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OneBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Palermo was searched and found on Jun 4, 2026 with a price of $181To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Palermo, as early as possible.
