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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €85 - €260 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 6h 37m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Matera. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Matera piazza Matteotti via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and Potenza, Terminal Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 13m.

How far is it from Cologne to Matera?

The distance between Cologne and Matera is 1393 km. The road distance is 1724.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Matera without a car is to train which takes 22h 13m and costs €240 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Cologne to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Matera bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Matera?

The best way to get from Cologne to Matera is to train which takes 22h 13m and costs €240 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel, which costs and takes 27h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Matera bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Matera is 1724 km. It takes approximately 16h 6m to drive from Cologne to Matera.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Matera?

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Where can I stay near Matera?

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Cologne to Matera - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Matera by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), train, night train, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CGN - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
6h 37m
€85–258
Train to Weeze Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane NRN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h
€75–247
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Cattolica-SG Gabiccetrain 89
3. Take the train from Cattolica-S.G.-Gab. to Gioia Del Colletrain Fr
22h 13m
€246–381
Bus via Basel
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Potenza, Terminal Busbus
3. Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera piazza Matteottibus
27h 13m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Firenze Campo Martenighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Firenze Campo Marte to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
24h 13m
€256–570
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 13m
€112–355
Train to Frankfurt, fly, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 14m
€129–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Baribus
3. Take the bus from Bari to Materabus
28h 8m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Metapontobus
3. Take the bus from Metaponto - Scalo to Materabus 354
29h 5m
€153–244
Drive 1,724.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Materacar 1,724.2 km
16h 6m
€270–390
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 Materacar
17h 17m
€266–1,248

Cologne to Matera by train and bus

6Weekly Services

22h 13mAverage Duration

€246Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,393.4 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Matera via München Hbf, Cattolica-S.G.-Gab., Gioia Del Colle, and Masseria Beatella Bivio in around 22h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Matera piazza Matteotti via Basel, Bahnhof, Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse, and Potenza, Terminal Bus in around 27h 13m.

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