The average train between Bari and Cologne takes 24h 30m and the fastest train takes 23h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Bari 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 Bari and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bari is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Reggio Emilia Av and take an average of 24h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bari to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bari station and arriving at Cologne station via Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 30m.
Bari to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bari Centrale station.
Bari to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Bari to Cologne train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bari and Cologne is 1,330.4 km. The road distance is 1,712 km.
You can take a train from Bari Centrale to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Reggio Emilia Av, Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 17h 10m.