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

The cheapest way to get from Apulia to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €150 - €190 and takes 24h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Apulia to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Apulia and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Apulia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bari and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 13m.

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 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 17h 2m and costs €250 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Apulia to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Apulia to Cologne bus from?

Apulia to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bari station.

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 45m and costs €110 - €350. Alternatively, you can train via Bologna, which costs €250 - €550 and takes 17h 2m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 26h 13m.

Where does the Apulia to Cologne bus arrive?

Apulia to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

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 31m to drive from Apulia to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Apulia to Cologne by plane, train (Trenitalia, Italo), bus, train, car, train (Trenitalia), 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)plane BRI - DUS
3h 45m
€116–346
Train via Bologna
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
€259–545
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Policoro Via Bolognabus
2. Take the bus from Policoro to Frankfurtbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
24h 43m
€159–186
Drive 1,702.3 km
1. Drive from Bari to Colognecar 1,702.3 km
15h 31m
€262–378
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 55m
€150–305
Train
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
17h 23m
€240–549
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bari to Frankfurt central train stationbus N422
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
26h 13m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bari to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
17h 6m
€263–1,236

Apulia to Cologne by train

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17h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,422.3 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and three 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 17h 2m.

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