The average train between Palencia and Cologne takes 25h 45m and the fastest train takes 22h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Palencia 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 twice daily between Palencia and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:29 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Palencia is at 3:57 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Pasajes and take an average of 25h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 2m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Palencia to Cologne? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Palencia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Palencia station and arriving at Cologne station via Pasajes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.
Palencia to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Palencia to Cologne train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Euskotren and 4 other operators.
The distance between Palencia and Cologne is 1,322.4 km. The road distance is 1,659 km.
You can take a train from Palencia to Koeln Hbf via Pasajes, Pasaia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 15h 48m.