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 - €240 and takes 6h 42m.

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 42m and costs €75 - €240.

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 which takes 23h 10m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Cologne to Matera, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cologne to Matera?

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

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1239+ hotels available in Matera.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Matera by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)DUS - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
7h 21m
€84–278
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)CGN - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
6h 42m
€79–239
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Metaponto
3. Take the bus from Metaponto to Matera354
23h 10m
€137–238
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Villach HbfRj
3. Take the night train from Villach Hbf to Firenze S.M.N.Nj
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.Fr
23h 59m
€199–766
Drive 1,724.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Matera1,724.3 km
16h
€268–387
Train to Frankfurt, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)FRA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
7h 8m
€117–316
Train to Weeze Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbf
2. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)NRN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteotti
9h 3m
€119–296
Train, bus via Zurich
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HB
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Potenza, Terminal Bus
3. Take the bus from Potenza, Terminal Bus to Matera piazza Matteotti
27h 39m
€180–415
Train, bus via Bari
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bari
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamura
28h 32m
€103–282
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 Matera
17h 14m
€266–1,248

Cologne to Matera by train, night train, foot, and bus

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23h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,478.7 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Matera. However, you can take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen, walk to D-Flughafen Bf, take the vehicle to D-Flughafen Terminal A/B, walk to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), walk to Bari Airport, then take the bus to Matera piazza Matteotti. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Matera via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Metaponto, and Metaponto in around 23h 10m.

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