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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Sorrento is to fly and train which costs €75 - €270 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Sorrento is to fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Sorrento?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Sorrento. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Sorrento via Caserta - Casagiove and Napoli P.zza Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Sorrento?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Sorrento. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Sorrento via Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale and Napoli P. Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.

How far is it from Cologne to Sorrento?

The distance between Cologne and Sorrento is 1306 km. The road distance is 1631.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Sorrento without a car is to train which takes 17h 3m and costs €350 - €600.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Sorrento bus from?

Cologne to Sorrento bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Sorrento train from?

Cologne to Sorrento train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Sorrento?

The best way to get from Cologne to Sorrento is to train which takes 17h 3m and costs €350 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €180 - €250 and takes 25h 3m.

Where does the Cologne to Sorrento bus arrive?

Cologne to Sorrento bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Casello di Caserta Nord station.

Where does the Cologne to Sorrento train arrive?

Cologne to Sorrento train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Sorrento?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Sorrento is 1631 km. It takes approximately 15h 8m to drive from Cologne to Sorrento.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Sorrento?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Sorrento?

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Where can I stay near Sorrento?

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Cologne to Sorrento - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Sorrento by plane, train, bus, night 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 from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CGN - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain
6h 4m
€77–266
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Chiassotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain S11
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napolitrain
5. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
17h 3m
€351–564
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Casello di Caserta Nordbus
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Sorrentobus 1563 / ...
25h 3m
€180–246
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the nighttrain from Stuttgart Hbf to Bolzano Bozennighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
22h 41m
€179–459
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane DUS - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain
6h 40m
€99–245
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane FRA - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain
6h 39m
€132–340
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BRU - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain
8h 3m
€117–332
Train, bus to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LUX - NAP
4. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain
10h 10m
€94–288
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N77
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus 538 / ...
4. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
26h 39m
€156–276
Drive 1,631.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Sorrentocar 1,631.2 km
15h 8m
€263–379
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sorrentocar
21h 17m
€290–411

Cologne to Sorrento by train

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17h 3mAverage Duration

€351Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,305.6 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Sorrento via Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale, Napoli, and Napoli P. Garibaldi in around 17h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Sorrento via Casello di Caserta Nord, Caserta - Casagiove, and Napoli P.zza Garibaldi in around 25h 3m.

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