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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Cologne is to bus and fly which costs €75 - €190 and takes 5h 53m.

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 which takes 5h 53m and costs €75 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Matera and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Matera and arriving at Köln via Bari and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 23m.

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 7m.

How far is it from Matera to Cologne?

The distance between Matera and Cologne is 1393 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 via Basel which takes 19h 3m and costs €310 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Matera to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matera to Cologne bus from?

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

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 via Basel which takes 19h 3m and costs €310 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 28h 23m.

Where does the Matera to Cologne bus arrive?

Matera to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bari station.

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.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Matera to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Matera to Cologne by bus, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, 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.

Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BRI - CGN
5h 53m
€76–185
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
19h 3m
€317–712
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matera to Baribus
2. Take the bus from Bari to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
28h 23m
Drive 1,724.1 km
1. Drive from Matera to Colognecar 1,724.1 km
16h 9m
€274–395
Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
6h 28m
€89–213
Train
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 42 / ...
20h 7m
€260–577
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Matera to Battipagliabus 542
2. Take the bus from Battipaglia to Wuppertal Hbfbus
3. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Koeln Suedtrain Rb
30h 43m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Matera to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
22h 32m
€297–416

Matera to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

12Weekly Services

19h 3mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Matera to Cologne.

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Distance: 1,392.8 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 19h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matera to Köln via Bari and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 28h 23m.

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