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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Barcelona is to bus which costs €40 - €100 and takes 19h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €55 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

How far is it from Cologne to Barcelona?

The distance between Cologne and Barcelona is 1165 km. The road distance is 1329.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs €100 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Cologne to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Barcelona train from?

Cologne to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Cologne to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €55 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €380 and takes 11h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 19h 35m.

Where does the Cologne to Barcelona train arrive?

Cologne to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Barcelona is 1329 km. It takes approximately 13h 1m to drive from Cologne to Barcelona.

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

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Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5517+ hotels available in Barcelona.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Barcelona by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CGN - BCN
5h 3m
€59–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Barcelonabus FlixBus N710
19h 35m
€42–96
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
11h 32m
€105–372
Drive 1,329.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Barcelonacar 1,329.3 km
13h 1m
€207–298
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane DUS - BCN
5h 34m
€54–235
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FRA - BCN
5h 40m
€97–276
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BRU - BCN
6h 47m
€72–228
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
11h 48m
€106–373
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 45m
€68–177

Cologne to Barcelona by train

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11h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,165.2 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Ryanair, Eurowings, and Swiss fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Barcelona-Sants via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 32m.

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