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 €70 - €240 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 €70 - €240.

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 14m.

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 14m and costs €180 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m 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 fly which takes 2h 35m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €450 and takes 14h 14m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €200 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 27m to drive from Naples to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1758+ 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
best
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)NAP - CGN
2h 35m
€70–231
Train
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim HbfEc
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
14h 14m
€186–441
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Pescara Terminal Bus
2. Take the bus from Pescara to Frankfurt
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf79 / ...
21h 12m
€129–211
Drive 1,592.4 km
1. Drive from Naples to Cologne1,592.4 km
14h 27m
€246–355
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)NAP - DUS
3h 19m
€94–279
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Frankfurt (FRA)NAP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
3h 10m
€118–313
Train via Naples Centrale
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim HbfEc
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
14h 16m
€191–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Florence Villa Constanza Bus StationItabus
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Cologne Airport CGNN537
24h 44m
€103–192
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Naples to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
16h 5m
€255–1,225

Naples to Cologne by train

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14h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,256.3 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Napoli Centrale to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 14h 14m.

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