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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Madrid takes 23h 26m 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.

23h 26m
Duration
2,211 km
Distance
€525
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Train via Barcelona

best
  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train
  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 37m
€423–753

Cologne to Madrid train times

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 23h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 2,211.2 km
  • Duration: 23h 26m

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

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 37m.

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