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 €80 - €170 and takes 26h 38m.

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 - €310.

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 München Hbf and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.

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 via Bologna which takes 18h 29m and costs €110 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 via Bologna which takes 18h 29m and costs €110 - €360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €310 and takes 4h 31m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 26h 38m.

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 27m to drive from Cologne to Apulia.

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

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Where can I stay near Apulia?

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

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

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
best
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
€111–331
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Brindisi Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CGN - BDS
6h 4m
€75–253
Train via Bologna
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bologna Centraletrain 89
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
18h 29m
€115–360
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Termolibus
3. Take the train from Termoli to Bari Centraletrain Fr
20h 51m
€134–258
Drive 1,702.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Baricar 1,702.6 km
15h 27m
€256–370
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CGN - BRI
4h 31m
€101–304
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane DUS - BDS
6h 30m
€85–260
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 14m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bari Centraletrain Ic
21h 53m
€132–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationbus 068 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Baribus N422
26h 38m
€84–161
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Baricar
16h 39m
€255–1,228

Cologne to Apulia by train

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18h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,423.9 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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 and Bologna Centrale in around 18h 29m. Alternatively, Eurowings and Air Dolomiti fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) 4 times a week.

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