How to travel from Naples to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Naples and Frankfurt is around 1,438km (894 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 11h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Naples to Frankfurt by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Roma Termini

Take the train to Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb then Basel Sbb and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Pescara-Terminal Bus and then to Frankfurt.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Distance1,438km (894 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naples and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Naples to Frankfurt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 11h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Naples and Frankfurt is around 1,438km (894 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,118km (695 miles)

It takes around 11h 55m to get from Naples and Frankfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Naples to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes around 11h 25m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Naples and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Naples and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Naples to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH and TGV inOui run train services between Naples and Frankfurt. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Naples and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Naples to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pescara-Terminal Bus. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.

Satam Bus, Busitalia Simet S.p.A., Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Naples and Frankfurt. Buses run once a week and take around 18h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naples to Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. instead which will take 11h 55m.

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Naples and Frankfurt. The distance is around 1,438km (894 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 55m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Naples and Frankfurt

Transport options from Naples to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Roma Termini + 1 similar
11h 25m
€240($240)
every 3 hours1,444km (897 miles)
Train11h 55m
€235($235)
once daily1,472km (915 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 40m
€110($110)
once a week1,620km (1,007 miles)
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni23h 10m
€120($120)
twice daily1,556km (967 miles)
Drive
13h 10m
€235($235)
on demand1,438km (894 miles)

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Airports near Frankfurt

The following major airports near Frankfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt