What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Cologne is to fly which costs €55 - €210 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €55 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Cologne?

The distance between Barcelona and Cologne is 1165 km. The road distance is 1328.1 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs €95 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Barcelona to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Cologne train from?

Barcelona to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Cologne?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €55 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €390 and takes 11h 25m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 19h 10m.

Where does the Barcelona to Cologne train arrive?

Barcelona to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Cologne is 1328 km. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Barcelona to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Cologne?

Book your Barcelona to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1786+ hotels available in Cologne.

Barcelona to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Barcelona to Cologne by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BCN - CGN
5h 9m
€59–208
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
11h 25m
€96–381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710
19h 10m
€105–148
Drive 1,328.1 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Colognecar 1,328.1 km
12h 54m
€204–294
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BCN - DUS
5h 44m
€59–240
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BCN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 56m
€93–276
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BCN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 31m
€73–236
Bus, train via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
14h 39m
€155–374
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
21h 49m
€105–163

Barcelona to Cologne by train

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11h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,165.2 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

Ryanair, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 11h 25m.

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