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 €95 - €200 and takes 26h 44m.

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 36m and costs €110 - €310.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Bologna Centrale, Milano Centrale and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.

How far is it from Apulia to Cologne?

The distance between Apulia and Cologne is 1424 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 32m and costs €210 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m 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 32m and costs €210 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €200 and takes 26h 44m.

Where does the Apulia to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Apulia to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Apulia to Cologne is 1702 km. It takes approximately 15h 22m to drive from Apulia to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1739+ hotels available in Cologne.

Apulia to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Apulia to Cologne by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, night train, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BRI - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
3h 36m
€112–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bari to Frankfurt central train stationN422
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
26h 44m
€97–193
Train
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Bologna CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Frankfurt(Main)HbfEc
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
17h 32m
€216–433
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to TermoliFr
2. Take the bus from Termoli to Frankfurt
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
20h 35m
€144–250
Drive 1,702.3 km
1. Drive from Bari to Cologne1,702.3 km
15h 22m
€266–384
Fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)BRI - NRN
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbf
5h 39m
€149–301
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Bolzano BozenIc
2. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero - BrennerRe
3. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
21h 8m
€177–259
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bari to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
17h 25m
€263–1,237

Apulia to Cologne by train

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17h 32mAverage Duration

€216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,423.7 km
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Bari Centrale to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bologna Centrale, Milano Centrale, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 17h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bari to Köln Hbf via Frankfurt central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 26h 44m.

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