The average train between Madrid and Cologne takes 24h 1m and the fastest train takes 22h 25m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Madrid and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 24h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Cologne station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 1m.
Madrid to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Cologne train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Cologne is 1,429.5 km. The road distance is 2,230 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Koeln Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 15h 43m.
