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 €75 - €190 and takes 6h 39m.

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 39m and costs €75 - €190.

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 via Frankfurt central train station and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Matera?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Matera. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Matera Sud via Stuttgart Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova, Bari Centrale and Altamura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 7m.

How far is it from Cologne to Matera?

The distance between Cologne and Matera is 1393 km. The road distance is 1724.5 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 20h 29m and costs €410 - €1100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m 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.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Matera train from?

Cologne to Matera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Matera?

The best way to get from Cologne to Matera is to train which takes 20h 29m and costs €410 - €1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 28h 23m.

Where does the Cologne to Matera bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Matera train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Matera?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Matera is 1724 km. It takes approximately 16h 5m 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?

There are 1286+ hotels available in Matera.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Matera by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), train, car, night train, 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
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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 39m
€77–184
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
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 Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
20h 29m
€410–1,095
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain
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 48m
€150–223
Drive 1,724.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Materacar 1,724.5 km
16h 5m
€275–397
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 14m
€95–225
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
€108–306
Train to Weeze Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kevelaer Kevelaer Bahnhoftrain
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
8h 53m
€87–272
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 23m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovanighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bari Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
29h 7m
€168–494
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 Materacar
22h 36m
€290–410

Cologne to Matera by train, foot, and bus

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20h 29mAverage Duration

€410Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,393.4 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 20h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Matera via Frankfurt central train station and Bari in around 28h 23m.

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