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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Matera is to train and bus which costs €85 - €190 and takes 28h 32m.

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 €80 - €290.

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 and Metaponto - Scalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.

How far is it from Cologne to Matera?

The distance between Cologne and Matera is 1479 km. The road distance is 1724.3 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 and bus via Milan which takes 19h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m 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 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.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1198+ hotels available in Matera.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Matera by train, plane, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
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
€89–308
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
cheapest
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
€84–281
Train, bus via Milan
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Milano Centraletrain Ec
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
19h 31m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Metapontobus
3. Take the bus from Metaponto - Scalo to Materabus 354
24h 10m
Drive 1,724.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Materacar 1,724.3 km
16h 6m
€262–378
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, 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
€110–289
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Naples Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane FRA - NAP
3. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus
9h 56m
€113–342
Train to Weeze Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h 20m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
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
25h 14m
€129–346
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain 78 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Baribus
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
28h 32m
€87–184
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 18m
€256–1,238

Cologne to Matera by train and bus

2Weekly Services

25h 14mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,478.8 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Köln to Matera via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB, Frankfurt, Metaponto, and Metaponto - Scalo in around 24h 10m.

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