The average train between Cologne and Tarragona takes 16h 28m and the fastest train takes 12h 33m. The train service runs several times 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.
Trains run twice 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 3:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 16h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Tarragona station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.
Cologne to Tarragona train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Tarragona train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Tarragona station.
Book your Cologne to Tarragona train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Tarragona is 1,176.1 km. The road distance is 1,697 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Tarragona via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona Sants in around 13h 5m.