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Santander to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santander and Cologne takes 26h 18m and the fastest train takes 24h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander 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.

26h 18m
Duration
1,546 km
Distance
€426
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain train
  2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
  3. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train
18h 22m
€309–589

Santander to Cologne train times

Trains run twice daily between Santander and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 26h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,546.2 km
  • Duration: 26h 18m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Koeln Hbf via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 18h 22m.

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