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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Apulia is to bus which costs €95 - €220 and takes 27h 14m.

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 38m and costs €95 - €260.

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 Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Ostbahnhof and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Apulia?

The distance between Cologne and Apulia is 1424 km. The road distance is 1702.6 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 22m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Cologne to Apulia, including transfers.

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 train which takes 18h 22m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €260 and takes 4h 38m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €220 and takes 27h 14m.

Where does the Cologne to Apulia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Apulia?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Apulia is 1703 km. It takes approximately 15h 22m to drive from Cologne to Apulia.

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

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Cologne to Apulia - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Apulia by train, plane, 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.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)DUS - BRI
5h 15m
€109–300
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Brindisi Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)CGN - BDS
5h 3m
€80–201
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bologna Centrale89
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bari CentraleFr
18h 22m
€124–529
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Sued to Koblenz StadtmitteRe
2. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Frankfurt(Main)HbfRe
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Termoli
4. Take the train from Termoli to Bari CentraleFr
23h 33m
€156–218
Drive 1,702.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bari1,702.6 km
15h 22m
€267–385
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)CGN - BRI
4h 38m
€99–251
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)DUS - BDS
5h 30m
€85–280
Train to Weeze Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbf
2. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)NRN - BRI
6h 58m
€149–302
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano BozenRe
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bari CentraleIc
22h 4m
€167–272
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to BariN422
27h 14m
€95–214
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bari
16h 35m
€256–1,238

Cologne to Apulia by train

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18h 22mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,423.9 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bari Centrale via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Muenchen Ost, Ostbahnhof, and Bologna Centrale in around 18h 22m. Alternatively, Eurowings and Air Dolomiti fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) 6 times a week.

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