The average train between Cologne and Barcelona takes 15h 22m and the fastest train takes 10h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Barcelona. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 15h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Barcelona station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
Cologne to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
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The distance between Cologne and Barcelona is 1,123 km. The road distance is 1,612 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Barcelona-Sants via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 33m.