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

The cheapest way to get from Naples to Cologne is to bus which costs €95 - €180 and takes 24h 49m.

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 40m and costs €60 - €280.

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 15m.

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 15m and costs €170 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m 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 40m and costs €60 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €450 and takes 14h 15m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 24h 49m.

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.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1789+ 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 40m
€62–273
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 15m
€171–446
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 to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
21h 14m
€127–196
Drive 1,592.4 km
1. Drive from Naples to Colognecar 1,592.4 km
14h 35m
€240–346
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NAP - DUS
3h 20m
€84–276
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 32m
€106–311
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
14h 45m
€196–382
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 49m
€99–180
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Naples to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
15h 45m
€254–1,224

Naples to Cologne by train

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14h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,256.4 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Napoli Centrale to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 14h 15m.

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