The average train between Vigo and Cologne takes 33h 24m and the fastest train takes 30h 23m. There is at least one train per day from Vigo 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 Vigo and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vigo is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 33h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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32h 49m • 5 changes
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32h 49m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Vigo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vigo station and arriving at Cologne station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 24m.
Vigo to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Vigo Urzaiz station.
Vigo to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Vigo to Cologne train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and 6 other operators.
The distance between Vigo and Cologne is 1,533.5 km. The road distance is 2,859 km.
You can take a train from Vigo Urzaiz to Koeln Hbf via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 19h 45m.