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 €70 - €250 and takes 5h 56m.

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 56m and costs €70 - €250.

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 piazza Matteotti and arriving at Cologne via Potenza and Battipaglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Matera and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Matera to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Milano Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.

How far is it from Matera to Cologne?

The distance between Matera and Cologne is 1393 km. The road distance is 1724.2 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 which takes 19h 2m and costs €300 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 Grassani S.r.l., depart from Matera piazza Matteotti station.

Where do I catch the Matera to Cologne train from?

Matera to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. station.

Train or bus from Matera to Cologne?

The best way to get from Matera to Cologne is to train which takes 19h 2m and costs €300 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus via Battipaglia, which costs €190 - €270 and takes 26h 22m.

Where does the Matera to Cologne bus arrive?

Matera to Cologne bus services, operated by Grassani S.r.l., arrive at Potenza, Terminal Bus station.

Where does the Matera to Cologne train arrive?

Matera to Cologne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano 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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Matera to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car train

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

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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 56m
€71–247
Train
1. Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
19h 2m
€302–632
Bus via Battipaglia
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Potenza, Terminal Busbus
2. Take the bus from Potenza to Battipagliabus
3. Take the bus from Battipaglia to Colognebus
26h 22m
€194–269
Drive 1,724.2 km
1. Drive from Matera to Colognecar 1,724.2 km
16h 9m
€273–393
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 38m
€92–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Matera to Baribus
2. Take the bus from Bari to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
26h 50m
€164–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Altamura to Bari Centralebus Potenza
2. Take the bus from Bari to Cologne Bonn Airportbus
30h 15m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Matera to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
22h 32m
€296–414

Matera to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

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19h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,392.8 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Matera - Via Dante Alighieri to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ferrandina, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., Milano Centrale, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 19h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Cologne via Potenza and Battipaglia in around 26h 22m.

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