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

The cheapest way to get from Naples to Cologne is to fly which costs €60 - €260 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Naples to Cologne is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs €60 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Naples and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Naples to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Napoli Centrale and arriving at Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

How far is it from Naples to Cologne?

The distance between Naples and Cologne is 1348 km. The road distance is 1592.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Naples to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 14h 18m and costs €190 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Naples to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Naples to Cologne train from?

Naples to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Napoli Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Naples to Cologne?

The best way to get from Naples to Cologne is to train which takes 14h 18m and costs €190 - €450. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €60 - €260 and takes 2h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 24h 44m.

Where does the Naples to Cologne train arrive?

Naples to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Naples to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Naples to Cologne is 1592 km. It takes approximately 14h 35m to drive from Naples to Cologne.

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

Book your Naples to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1753+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Naples to Cologne by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NAP - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 26m
€86–295
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NAP - CGN
2h 35m
€64–253
Train
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
14h 18m
€191–448
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Pescara Terminal Busbus
2. Take the bus from Pescara to Frankfurtbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Koblenz Stadtmittetrain Rb
4. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Koeln Suedtrain Re
24h 3m
€166–200
Drive 1,592.4 km
1. Drive from Naples to Colognecar 1,592.4 km
14h 35m
€247–357
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NAP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 30m
€116–327
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
14h 42m
€153–423
Bus
1. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N537
24h 44m
€103–180
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Naples to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
15h 45m
€259–1,230

Naples to Cologne by train

7Weekly Trains

14h 18mAverage Duration

€191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,347.6 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Napoli Centrale to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 14h 18m. Alternatively, Eurowings, Lufthansa City, and Lufthansa fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 6 times a week.

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