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The average train between Cologne and Madrid takes 25h 57m and the fastest train takes 22h 18m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Cologne and Madrid. 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 Madrid at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 25h 57m. 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 Koeln Hbf station and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station via Paris Nord station and Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 57m.
Cologne to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The distance between Cologne and Madrid is 1429.5 km. The road distance is 1728 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 14h 42m.
