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 - €270 and takes 2h 39m.

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 39m and costs €60 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Naples and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Naples to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi and arriving at Köln via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 38m.

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 16m.

How far is it from Naples to Cologne?

The distance between Naples and Cologne is 1256 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 16m and costs €230 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Naples to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Naples to Cologne bus from?

Naples to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.

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 fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €60 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €550 and takes 14h 16m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 27h 38m.

Where does the Naples to Cologne bus arrive?

Naples to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

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?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ 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 (Trenitalia), bus, 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 to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NAP - CGN
2h 39m
€60–265
Train
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
14h 16m
€232–525
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Benevento - Terminal Busbus
2. Take the bus from Benevento to Basilea Badisherbus
3. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
25h 10m
€130–207
Drive 1,592.4 km
1. Drive from Naples to Colognecar 1,592.4 km
14h 35m
€248–358
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NAP - DUS
3h 20m
€87–261
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 34m
€128–303
Train via Napoli
1. Take the train from Napoli 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
€250–433
Bus
1. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 538 / ...
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Frankfurt central train stationbus N77
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
27h 38m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Naples to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
15h 45m
€259–1,231

Naples to Cologne by train

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14h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,256.4 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Napoli Centrale to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 14h 16m.

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