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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Madrid is to fly which costs €80 - €250 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Madrid is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Madrid?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

How far is it from Cologne to Madrid?

The distance between Cologne and Madrid is 1500 km. The road distance is 1727.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Madrid without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 14h 21m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Cologne to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Madrid train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Madrid?

The best way to get from Cologne to Madrid is to train via Barcelona which takes 14h 21m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €260 and takes 28h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Cologne to Madrid train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Madrid is 1728 km. It takes approximately 16h 29m to drive from Cologne to Madrid.

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

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Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6334+ hotels available in Madrid.

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

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

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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane DUS - MAD
5h 32m
€87–292
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane CGN - MAD
7h 12m
€82–243
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
14h 21m
€150–591
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Vitoria-Gasteizbus FlixBus N1153
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus Alsa
28h 43m
€89–260
Drive 1,727.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Madridcar 1,727.8 km
16h 29m
€270–389
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane FRA - MAD
5h 59m
€110–317
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BRU - MAD
6h 49m
€103–287
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Irun to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
17h 18m
€147–450
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Madrid - South Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
30h 50m
€90–297

Cologne to Madrid by train

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14h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,499.8 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 14h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Madrid, Avenida de América via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 28h 43m.

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