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

The cheapest way to get from Taranto to Cologne is to train and fly which costs €95 - €260 and takes 7h 53m.

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 53m and costs €95 - €260.

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 and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 53m.

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 23m.

How far is it from Taranto to Cologne?

The distance between Taranto and Cologne is 1545 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 23m and costs €260 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m 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 FlixBus, depart from Taranto 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 which takes 18h 23m and costs €260 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27h 53m.

Where does the Taranto to Cologne bus arrive?

Taranto to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

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 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Taranto to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, Italobus Connections, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Taranto to Cologne by bus, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, train, 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.

Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
8h 55m
Train to Brindisi Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taranto to Brindisitrain
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BDS - DUS
7h 53m
€96–260
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
€263–611
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Frankfurt central train stationbus N422
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
27h 53m
Drive 1,786.2 km
1. Drive from Taranto to Colognecar 1,786.2 km
16h 17m
€274–396
Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Frankfurt, 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 Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRI - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
9h 4m
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 8m
Italobus Connections, bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, 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 Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BRI - CRL
4. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
5. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
11h 31m
Train via Casoria
1. Take the train from Taranto to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola 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 / ...
18h 43m
€270–616
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 Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
17h 52m
€276–1,255

Taranto to Cologne by train

7Weekly Trains

18h 23mAverage Duration

€263Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,544.5 km
Duration: 8h 55m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taranto to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 27h 53m.

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