The average train between Cologne and Madrid takes 23h 33m and the fastest train takes 22h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Madrid. 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 Madrid. The earliest departure is at 8:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Madrid at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 23h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Madrid station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 33m.
Cologne to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Cologne to Madrid train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Madrid is 1,429.5 km. The road distance is 2,239 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 31m.