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

The cheapest way to get from Apulia to Cologne is to bus which costs €90 - €250 and takes 26h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Apulia to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 51m and costs €110 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Apulia and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Apulia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bari Centrale and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bologna Centrale, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 2m.

How far is it from Apulia to Cologne?

The distance between Apulia and Cologne is 1429 km. The road distance is 1702.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Apulia to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 17h 2m and costs €190 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Apulia to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Apulia to Cologne train from?

Apulia to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bari Centrale station.

Train or bus from Apulia to Cologne?

The best way to get from Apulia to Cologne is to train which takes 17h 2m and costs €190 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €250 and takes 26h 39m.

Where does the Apulia to Cologne train arrive?

Apulia to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Apulia to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Apulia to Cologne is 1702 km. It takes approximately 15h 31m to drive from Apulia to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1773+ hotels available in Cologne.

Apulia to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 7 ways to get from Apulia to Cologne by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRI - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 51m
€115–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bari to Frankfurt central train stationbus N422
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84 / ...
26h 39m
€93–244
Train
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
17h 2m
€191–461
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Termolitrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Termoli to Frankfurtbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Koblenz Stadtmittetrain Rb
4. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Koeln Suedtrain Re
23h 19m
€170–229
Drive 1,702.3 km
1. Drive from Bari to Colognecar 1,702.3 km
15h 31m
€265–382
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
17h 49m
€150–437
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bari to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
17h 6m
€265–1,238

Apulia to Cologne by train

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17h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,428.9 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Bari Centrale to Köln Hbf via Bologna Centrale, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 17h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bari to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 26h 39m.

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