The average train between Sorrento and Cologne takes 20h 53m and the fastest train takes 18h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Sorrento to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Sorrento and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 11:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sorrento is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Napoli P. Garibaldi and take an average of 20h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sorrento to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sorrento to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sorrento station and arriving at Cologne station via Napoli P. Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 53m.
Sorrento to Cologne train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., depart from Sorrento station.
Sorrento to Cologne train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Sorrento to Cologne train tickets online with Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., Trenitalia Frecce and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sorrento and Cologne is 1,281.2 km. The road distance is 1,673 km.
You can take a train from Sorrento to Köln Hbf via Napoli P. Garibaldi, Napoli Centrale, Milano Centrale, and Basel SBB in around 16h 7m.