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Madrid to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Cologne takes 23h 54m and the fastest train takes 22h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Cologne. 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 54m
Duration
2,211 km
Distance
€558
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
  2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain train Tha
15h 27m
€450–798

Madrid to Cologne train times

Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 2,211.1 km
  • Duration: 23h 54m

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

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Köln Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 15h 27m.

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