The average train between Badajoz and Cologne takes 34h 20m and the fastest train takes 27h 54m. There is at least one train per day from Badajoz to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Badajoz and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Badajoz is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 34h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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27h 54m • 4 changes
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44h 11m • 4 changes
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41h 35m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Badajoz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Badajoz station and arriving at Cologne station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 20m.
Badajoz to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Badajoz station.
Badajoz to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Badajoz to Cologne train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Badajoz and Cologne is 1,725.8 km. The road distance is 2,684 km.
You can take a train from Badajoz to Koeln Hbf via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 20h 34m.