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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Apulia is to fly which costs €100 - €300 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Apulia is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Apulia?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Apulia. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Bari via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Apulia?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Apulia. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Bari Centrale via Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale and Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 38m.

How far is it from Cologne to Apulia?

The distance between Cologne and Apulia is 1339 km. The road distance is 1702.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Apulia without a car is to train which takes 18h 38m and costs €390 - €1100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Cologne to Apulia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Apulia bus from?

Cologne to Apulia bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Apulia train from?

Cologne to Apulia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Apulia?

The best way to get from Cologne to Apulia is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €390 - €1100 and takes 18h 38m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 26h 18m.

Where does the Cologne to Apulia bus arrive?

Cologne to Apulia bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Apulia train arrive?

Cologne to Apulia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Apulia?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Apulia is 1703 km. It takes approximately 15h 27m to drive from Cologne to Apulia.

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

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

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Cologne to Apulia - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Apulia by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Cologne Bonn Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CGN - BRI
4h 31m
€108–297
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Brindisi Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CGN - BDS
6h 4m
€69–278
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Chiassotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain S11
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
5. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Bari Centraletrain Fr
18h 38m
€391–1,029
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Baribus N422
26h 18m
Drive 1,702.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Baricar 1,702.5 km
15h 27m
€262–378
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane DUS - BRI
5h 7m
€121–319
Train to Weeze Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kevelaer Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane NRN - BRI
7h
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Bolzano Bozennighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bari Centraletrain Ic
26h 31m
€168–473
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurigo to Baribus Zurigo - Bari
30h 35m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Baricar
21h 57m
€279–399

Cologne to Apulia by train

6Weekly Trains

18h 38mAverage Duration

€391Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,338.5 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bari Centrale via Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale, and Reggio Emilia Av in around 18h 38m.

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