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Cologne to Tarragona trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Tarragona takes 20h 2m and the fastest train takes 12h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Cologne to Tarragona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 2m
Duration
1,697 km
Distance
€528
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Cologne to Tarragona train times

Trains run once daily between Cologne and Tarragona. 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 Tarragona at 4:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 20h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros12h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros21h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros14h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros21h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros14h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros21h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros14h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros21h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros12h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros45h 30m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Tarragona? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Tarragona.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,696.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 2m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Tarragona via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 2m.

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