What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Basque Country is to bus which costs €70 - €210 and takes 20h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Basque Country is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Basque Country?

The distance between Cologne and Basque Country is 1212 km. The road distance is 1280.7 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs €290 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Cologne to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Basque Country train from?

Cologne to Basque Country train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Cologne to Basque Country is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs €290 - €600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €85 - €260 and takes 7h 14m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 20h 15m.

Where does the Cologne to Basque Country train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Basque Country is 1281 km. It takes approximately 12h 16m to drive from Cologne to Basque Country.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 791+ hotels available in Basque Country.

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

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

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

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane DUS - BIO
5h 20m
€83–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 15m
€74–206
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
10h 30m
€299–571
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 44m
€123–269
Drive 1,280.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,280.7 km
12h 16m
€201–290
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CGN - BIO
7h 14m
€85–252
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FRA - BIO
5h 41m
€125–328
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRU - BIO
6h 41m
€96–284
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane DUS - BIQ
8h 34m
€129–453

Cologne to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

36Weekly Services

10h 30mAverage Duration

€299Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,211.7 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Basque Country, Spain?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Amara-Donostia via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 3 times a day.

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