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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Cologne is to bus which costs €130 - €180 and takes 24h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matera to Cologne is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 56m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Matera and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Matera station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Matera Centrale Station and arriving at Köln Hbf via Altamura, Bari Centrale, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 42m.

How far is it from Matera to Cologne?

The distance between Matera and Cologne is 1483 km. The road distance is 1724.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Matera to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 19h and costs €210 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Matera to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matera to Cologne train from?

Matera to Cologne train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, depart from Altamura station.

Train or bus from Matera to Cologne?

The best way to get from Matera to Cologne is to train which takes 19h and costs €210 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €180 and takes 24h 31m.

Where does the Matera to Cologne train arrive?

Matera to Cologne train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, arrive at Bari Centrale station.

Can I drive from Matera to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Matera to Cologne is 1724 km. It takes approximately 16h 9m to drive from Matera to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1765+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRI - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 57m
€95–339
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Weeze Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane BRI - NRN
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 7m
€94–316
Train
1. Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
19h
€218–482
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matera to Metaponto - Scalobus 354
2. Take the bus from Metaponto to Frankfurtbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 084 / ...
24h 31m
€132–172
Drive 1,724.1 km
1. Drive from Matera to Colognecar 1,724.1 km
16h 9m
€269–388
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRI - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 56m
€115–305
Bus to Naples Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Matera to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NAP - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
9h 30m
€129–373
Train via Bari
1. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
20h 42m
€181–477
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Bari to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
28h 10m
€94–297
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Matera to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
17h 44m
€268–1,244

Matera to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

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19hAverage Duration

€218Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,483.4 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Matera - Via Dante Alighieri to Köln Hbf via Ferrandina, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 19h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matera to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Metaponto - Scalo, Metaponto, Frankfurt, Frankfurt central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 24h 31m.

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