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 €95 - €270 and takes 4h 36m.

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 36m and costs €95 - €270.

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 Ancona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

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 Ancona which takes 19h 25m and costs €160 - €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 via Ancona which takes 19h 25m and costs €160 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €270 and takes 4h 36m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €280 and takes 27h 12m.

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 21m to drive from Cologne to Apulia.

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

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

There are 10 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
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
€99–300
Bus
cheapest
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 12m
€95–274
Train via Ancona
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Ancona89
3. Take the train from Ancona to Bari CentraleFr
19h 25m
€169–533
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 31m
€176–227
Drive 1,702.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bari1,702.6 km
15h 21m
€263–379
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)CGN - BRI
4h 36m
€99–261
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)FRA - BRI
5h 8m
€147–338
Train to Weeze Airport, fly
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 57m
€139–318
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozen89
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bari CentraleIc
21h 46m
€133–508
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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19h 25mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest 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 and Ancona in around 19h 25m. 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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