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

The cheapest way to get from Taranto to Cologne is to bus via Marina di Ginosa which costs €130 - €170 and takes 23h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taranto to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 8h 20m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Taranto and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Taranto to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Taranto and arriving at Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.

How far is it from Taranto to Cologne?

The distance between Taranto and Cologne is 1551 km. The road distance is 1786.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Taranto to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 18h 21m and costs €180 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Taranto to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taranto to Cologne train from?

Taranto to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Taranto station.

Train or bus from Taranto to Cologne?

The best way to get from Taranto to Cologne is to train which takes 18h 21m and costs €180 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus via Marina di Ginosa, which costs €130 - €170 and takes 23h 52m.

Where does the Taranto to Cologne train arrive?

Taranto to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Taranto to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Taranto to Cologne is 1786 km. It takes approximately 16h 17m to drive from Taranto to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1773+ hotels available in Cologne.

Taranto to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, Italobus Connections, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Taranto 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.

Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Materabus
2. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
3. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRI - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 1m
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BDS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 20m
€97–301
Train
1. Take the train from Taranto 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 / ...
18h 21m
€188–480
Bus via Marina di Ginosa
1. Take the bus from Taranto - Porto Mercantile to Metapontobus 321
2. Take the bus from Metaponto to Frankfurtbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N61 / ...
23h 52m
€131–166
Drive 1,786.2 km
1. Drive from Taranto to Colognecar 1,786.2 km
16h 17m
€279–403
Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Materabus
2. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
3. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane BRI - NRN
4. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
11h 11m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Frankfurt central train stationbus N422
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N61 / ...
27h 46m
€98–269
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Taranto to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
17h 52m
€279–1,260

Taranto to Cologne by train

7Weekly Trains

18h 21mAverage Duration

€188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,551.2 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Taranto to Köln Hbf via Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 18h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taranto - Porto Mercantile to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Metaponto, Frankfurt, Frankfurt central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 23h 52m.

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