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 - €250 and takes 26h 37m.

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 30m and costs €120 - €340.

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 16h 59m.

How far is it from Apulia to Cologne?

The distance between Apulia and Cologne is 1422 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 via Bologna which takes 16h 59m and costs €190 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m 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, bus or fly from Apulia to Cologne?

The best way to get from Apulia to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can train via Bologna, which costs €190 - €460 and takes 16h 59m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €250 and takes 26h 37m.

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.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Cologne.

Apulia to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Apulia to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia), train, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BRI - DUS
3h 44m
€109–304
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 37m
€95–250
Train via Bologna
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 Mannheim HbfEc
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
16h 59m
€191–458
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 Hbf79 / ...
20h 29m
€135–240
Drive 1,702.3 km
1. Drive from Bari to Cologne1,702.3 km
15h 22m
€262–378
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
3h 30m
€128–340
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 42m
€139–301
Train
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim HbfEc
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
17h 20m
€181–457
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bari to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
17h 25m
€260–1,232

Apulia to Cologne by train

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16h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,422.3 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bari Centrale to Köln Hbf via Bologna Centrale, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 16h 59m.

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