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 €65 - €230 and takes 2h 44m.

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 44m and costs €65 - €230.

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 19m.

How far is it from Naples to Cologne?

The distance between Naples and Cologne is 1256 km. The road distance is 1592.5 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 19m and costs €240 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m 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 or fly from Naples to Cologne?

The best way to get from Naples to Cologne is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €550 and takes 14h 19m.

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 1593 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 1816+ 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)plane NAP - CGN
2h 44m
€68–229
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 42 / ...
14h 19m
€241–511
Bus, train via Rome
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 train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
26h 6m
€135–265
Drive 1,592.5 km
1. Drive from Naples to Colognecar 1,592.5 km
14h 35m
€252–364
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NAP - DUS
3h 13m
€87–213
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 24m
€115–349
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Napoli to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
14h 56m
€366–906
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Casello di Caserta Nord to Wuppertal Hbfbus Raffadali – Hagen
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
27h 36m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Naples to Kufsteincar
2. Take the car train from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
17h 55m
€293–413

Naples to Cologne by train

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14h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,256.4 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and ITA Airways 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 19m.

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