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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Brindisi is to train and fly which costs €70 - €270 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Brindisi is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €70 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Brindisi?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Brindisi. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Brindisi via München Hbf and Ancona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 44m.

How far is it from Cologne to Brindisi?

The distance between Cologne and Brindisi is 1510 km. The road distance is 1814.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Brindisi without a car is to train via Ancona which takes 20h 44m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Cologne to Brindisi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Brindisi train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Brindisi?

The best way to get from Cologne to Brindisi is to train via Ancona which takes 20h 44m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €210 and takes 25h 57m.

Where does the Cologne to Brindisi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Brindisi?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Brindisi is 1815 km. It takes approximately 16h 29m to drive from Cologne to Brindisi.

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

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Where can I stay near Brindisi?

There are 899+ hotels available in Brindisi.

Cologne to Brindisi - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Brindisi 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, fly
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)DUS - BDS
4h 51m
€74–269
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 BrindisiFr
20h 44m
€173–543
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train station027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Metaponto
3. Take the bus from Metaponto to Brindisi578
25h 57m
€142–209
Drive 1,814.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Brindisi1,814.6 km
16h 29m
€279–403
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BrindisiFr
21h 33m
€128–571
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bari
3. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Brindisi Istituto Professionale Falcone
27h 53m
€96–355
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 Brindisi
17h 43m
€276–1,258

Cologne to Brindisi by train

7Weekly Trains

20h 44mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,509.7 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Brindisi via München Hbf and Ancona in around 20h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Brindisi via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, and Metaponto in around 25h 57m.

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