The average train between Santander and Cologne takes 28h 38m and the fastest train takes 26h 54m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week 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 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 28h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Cologne station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 38m.
Santander to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
The distance between Santander and Cologne is 1,159.6 km. The road distance is 1,547 km.
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 17h 44m.