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

The cheapest way to get from Taranto to Cologne is to train and bus and fly which costs €80 - €280 and takes 9h 22m.

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 7h 12m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Taranto and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Taranto to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Taranto Porto Mercantile and arriving at Köln via Bari and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 59m.

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 Napoli Afragola, Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.

How far is it from Taranto to Cologne?

The distance between Taranto and Cologne is 1501 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 via Casoria which takes 18h 7m and costs €290 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Taranto to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taranto to Cologne bus from?

Taranto to Cologne bus services, operated by Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l., depart from Taranto Porto Mercantile station.

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 via Casoria which takes 18h 7m and costs €290 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 28h 59m.

Where does the Taranto to Cologne bus arrive?

Taranto to Cologne bus services, operated by Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l., arrive at Bari Viale Unità d'Italia station.

Where does the Taranto to Cologne train arrive?

Taranto to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Napoli Afragola 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Taranto to Cologne?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Taranto to Cologne by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, busferry, 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 Brindisi Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BDS - CGN
7h 12m
€60–223
Train via Casoria
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
18h 7m
€293–578
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taranto Porto Mercantile to Bari Viale Unità d'Italiabus
2. Take the bus from Bari to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
28h 59m
Drive 1,786.2 km
1. Drive from Taranto to Colognecar 1,786.2 km
16h 17m
€278–401
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BDS - DUS
7h 53m
€103–281
Train, bus, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Taranto to Gioia Del Colletrain
2. Take the bus from Gioia del Colle - Ospedale to Altamura - Alberghierobus
3. Take the bus from Altamura Via Matera to Bari Airportbus
4. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BRI - CGN
9h 22m
€83–273
Train, bus, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Taranto to Gioia Del Colletrain
2. Take the bus from Gioia del Colle - Ospedale to Altamura - Alberghierobus
3. Take the bus from Altamura Via Matera to Bari Airportbus
4. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRI - DUS
10h 8m
€91–271
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 23m
€259–595
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Taranto Port to Durrësbusferry
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2bus
36h 59m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Taranto to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
22h 39m
€298–420

Taranto to Cologne by train

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18h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,501.3 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Taranto to Köln Hbf via Napoli Afragola, Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 18h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taranto Porto Mercantile to Köln via Bari Viale Unità d'Italia, Bari, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 28h 59m.

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