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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Madrid takes 23h 3m and the fastest train takes 22h 8m. 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.

23h 3m
Duration
2,218 km
Distance
€565
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train Tha
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
14h 50m
€450–809

Cologne to Madrid train times

Trains run twice 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 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 23h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,217.7 km
  • Duration: 23h 3m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Madrid, Spain?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 14h 50m.

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