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 €120 - €320 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 €120 - €320.

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 3m.

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 München Hbf and Ancona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bari?

The distance between Cologne and Bari is 1339 km. The road distance is 1702.5 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 via Ancona which takes 19h 38m and costs €110 - €340.

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 €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can train via Ancona, which costs €110 - €340 and takes 19h 38m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 26h 3m.

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 München Hbf 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 car train

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Bari by plane, train (Trenitalia), train, 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.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CGN - BRI
4h 31m
€126–314
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
cheapest
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
Train via Ancona
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Anconatrain 89
3. Take the train from Ancona to Bari Centraletrain Fr
19h 38m
€113–339
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
€133–258
Drive 1,702.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Baricar 1,702.5 km
15h 27m
€261–377
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
€134–312
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 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
€138–354
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 3m
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 38m
€256–1,238

Cologne to Bari by train

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19h 38mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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

Eurowings and Air Dolomiti fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bari Centrale via München Hbf and Ancona in around 19h 38m.

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