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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bari?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bari. 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 Bari?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bari. 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 Bari?

The distance between Cologne and Bari is 1339 km. The road distance is 1702.8 km.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bari bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bari train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Bari?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bari 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 Bari bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Bari train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Bari?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bari?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Bari by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, night train, car ferry, 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 from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CGN - BRI
4h 31m
€108–296
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
€390–1,037
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 1,702.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Baricar 1,702.8 km
15h 27m
€266–384
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
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
€121–279
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane FRA - BRI
5h 8m
€138–332
Train to Weeze Airport, fly
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 25m
€173–480
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 to Durrësbus
2. Take the car ferry from Durrës to Port of Baricarferry
36h 41m
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
€279–400

Cologne to Bari by train

6Weekly Trains

18h 38mAverage Duration

€390Cheapest Price

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

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) twice 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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