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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Naples is to fly which costs €50 - €270 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Naples is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €50 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Naples?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Naples. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Napoli, Autostazione Metropark via Zurich and Benevento - Terminal Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Naples?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Naples. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Napoli Centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.

How far is it from Cologne to Naples?

The distance between Cologne and Naples is 1256 km. The road distance is 1591.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Naples without a car is to train which takes 15h 17m and costs €220 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Cologne to Naples, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Naples bus from?

Cologne to Naples bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Naples train from?

Cologne to Naples train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Naples?

The best way to get from Cologne to Naples is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €50 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €400 and takes 15h 17m, you could also bus via Zurich, which costs and takes 25h 50m.

Where does the Cologne to Naples bus arrive?

Cologne to Naples bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Naples train arrive?

Cologne to Naples train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Naples?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Naples is 1592 km. It takes approximately 14h 28m to drive from Cologne to Naples.

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

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Where can I stay near Naples?

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Cologne to Naples - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CGN - NAP
4h 17m
€54–262
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain
15h 17m
€220–392
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Beneventobus
3. Take the bus from Benevento - Terminal Bus to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus
25h 50m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
21h 30m
€177–442
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane DUS - NAP
4h 47m
€96–239
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane FRA - NAP
4h 49m
€123–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N77
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus 538 / ...
26h 11m
Drive 1,591.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Naplescar 1,591.6 km
14h 28m
€244–352
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Naplescar
15h 19m
€246–1,228

Cologne to Naples by train

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15h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,256.4 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

Eurowings, ITA Airways, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Naples Airport (NAP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Napoli Centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 17m.

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