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

The cheapest way to get from Positano to Cologne is to ferry and fly which costs €95 - €320 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Positano to Cologne is to ferry and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs €95 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Positano and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Positano to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Positano Chiesa Nuova and arriving at Köln via Sorrento - Corso Italia, Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 33m.

How far is it from Positano to Cologne?

The distance between Positano and Cologne is 1315 km. The road distance is 1639.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Positano to Cologne without a car is to ferry and train which takes 15h 23m and costs €250 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Positano to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Positano to Cologne bus from?

Positano to Cologne bus services, operated by Marozzi Viaggi e Turismo, depart from Sorrento - Corso Italia station.

Where does the Positano to Cologne bus arrive?

Positano to Cologne bus services, operated by Marozzi Viaggi e Turismo, arrive at Roma Tiburtina TiBus station.

Can I drive from Positano to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Positano to Cologne is 1639 km. It takes approximately 15h 25m to drive from Positano to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 609+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Positano to Cologne by ferry, plane, train, 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.

Ferry to Naples Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NAP - CGN
6h 4m
€95–320
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
15h 23m
€258–581
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
2. Take the bus from Napoli to Zurigobus
3. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
29h 33m
Drive 1,639.3 km
1. Drive from Positano to Colognecar 1,639.3 km
15h 25m
€253–365
Ferry to Naples Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NAP - DUS
6h 47m
€116–313
Ferry to Naples Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NAP - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 53m
€153–438
Ferry, train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
3. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane FCO - CGN
7h 15m
€126–355
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sorrento - Corso Italia to Roma Tiburtina TiBusbus
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Frankfurt central train stationbus N77
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
30h 33m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Positano to Kufsteincar
2. Take the car train from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Colognecar
18h 45m
€297–418

Positano to Cologne by ferry, subway, and train

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15h 23mAverage Duration

€258Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,314.5 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Köln via Sorrento, Sorrento - Corso Italia, Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 30h 33m.

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