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 €85 - €160 and takes 19h 56m.

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 23m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia via Düsseldorf central bus station and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 56m.

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 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Basque Country?

The distance between Cologne and Basque Country is 1209 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 22m and costs €290 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Cologne to Basque Country, including transfers.

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

Cologne to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

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 22m and costs €290 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €210 and takes 7h 18m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 19h 56m.

Where does the Cologne to Basque Country bus arrive?

Cologne to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

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 1805+ 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 23m
€92–259
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Bilbao Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CGN - BIO
7h 18m
€84–210
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 22m
€293–546
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
19h 33m
€120–254
Drive 1,280.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,280.7 km
12h 16m
€205–296
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 43m
€109–352
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
7h 28m
€124–383
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRU - BIO
6h 52m
€99–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1143
19h 56m
€89–153

Cologne to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

39Weekly Services

10h 22mAverage Duration

€293Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cologne to Basque Country.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,209.2 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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 22m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Jet2.com, and three other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Spain

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.