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

The cheapest way to get from Taranto to Cologne is to bus which costs €130 - €180 and takes 24h 27m.

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 5h 49m and costs €90 - €250.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.

How far is it from Taranto to Cologne?

The distance between Taranto and Cologne is 1583 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 53m and costs €200 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m 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 53m and costs €200 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €180 and takes 24h 27m.

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 8m to drive from Taranto to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1444+ hotels available in Cologne.

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, 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 Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisi
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BDS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 30m
€98–330
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisi
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BDS - CGN
5h 49m
€90–249
Train
1. Take the train from Taranto to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Frankfurt(Main)HbfEc
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
18h 53m
€207–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taranto - Porto Mercantile to Metaponto321
2. Take the bus from Metaponto to Frankfurt
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGN027 / ...
24h 27m
€133–180
Drive 1,786.2 km
1. Drive from Taranto to Cologne1,786.2 km
16h 8m
€281–406
Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Matera
2. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airport
3. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BRI - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
8h 46m
Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Matera
2. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airport
3. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)BRI - NRN
4. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbf
10h 49m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Frankfurt central train stationN422
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
26h 29m
€129–272
Bus via Durrës
1. Take the bus from Taranto Port to Durrës
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2
36h 54m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Taranto to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
18h 10m
€277–1,258

Taranto to Cologne by train

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18h 53mAverage Duration

€207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,583.1 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Taranto to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 18h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taranto - Porto Mercantile to Koeln Hbf via Metaponto, Frankfurt, Frankfurt central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 24h 27m.

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