How to travel from Bari to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bari to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bari to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $175 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $175, while a flight costs an average of $489.

Distance: 826 miles (1330 km)

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$489

Average price

$175

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$479

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7h 8m

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27h 35m

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17h 0m

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1.3 - 3.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bari to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $175.

This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Cologne:

A bus is $314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Cologne costing on average $489.

The fastest way to travel from Bari to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 8m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 27h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bari and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bari to Cologne among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 52m sooner (5h 8m by flight vs 17h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $489 compared to roughly $479 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Bari to Cologne

How to get from Bari to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bari to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    7:55 PM32h50
    Bari
    4:45 AMCologne
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    7:55 PM32h50
    Bari
    4:45 AMCologne
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:35 AM27h30
    Bari
    2:05 PMCologne
    $1101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    10:15 AM33h25
    Bari
    7:40 PMCologne
    $961One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bari to Cologne

Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bari to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bari and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bari to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $175.

This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Cologne:

A bus is $314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Cologne costing on average $489.

The fastest way to travel from Bari to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 8m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 27h 35m.

The distance from Bari to Cologne is approximately 826 miles (1330 km).
The average frequency per day from Bari to Cologne is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bari and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bari to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bari Centrale and arrive in Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bari to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, OneBus to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Smartwings, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, ITA, Malta Air, Edelweiss Air to go to Cologne by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bari to Cologne with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with OneBus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Bari to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Cologne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Cologne, you can explore the Cologne Chocolate Museum to learn about chocolate history and production, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and visit the Botanical Gardens Flora for stunning floral displays. Discover trendy boutiques and vibrant street art in the Belgian Quarter, or attend a concert at the renowned Cologne Philharmonic Hall. Don't miss the iconic Cologne Cathedral, the modern art collection at Museum Ludwig, and the love lock-adorned Hohenzollern Bridge. Wander through the charming Old Town (Altstadt) and visit the diverse Cologne Zoo.
Three days are generally recommended to explore Cologne's main attractions, including the Cologne Cathedral, Old Town, and museums.

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