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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Tarragona is to fly and train which costs €55 - €220 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Tarragona is to fly and train which takes 6h 28m and costs €55 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Tarragona via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

How far is it from Cologne to Tarragona?

The distance between Cologne and Tarragona is 1247 km. The road distance is 1416.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs €120 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cologne to Tarragona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Tarragona bus from?

Cologne to Tarragona bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Tarragona train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Tarragona?

The best way to get from Cologne to Tarragona is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs €120 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 25h 8m.

Where does the Cologne to Tarragona bus arrive?

Cologne to Tarragona bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Tarragona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Tarragona?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Tarragona is 1416 km. It takes approximately 13h 40m to drive from Cologne to Tarragona.

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

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Where can I stay near Tarragona?

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Cologne to Tarragona - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Tarragona via FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str., Estació del Nord - Final de trajecte and Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 8m.

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Tarragona by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), 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.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CGN - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 28m
€59–217
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
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain R15 / ...
13h 4m
€129–409
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
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Tarragonatrain Re
23h 39m
€75–250
Drive 1,416.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Tarragonacar 1,416.5 km
13h 40m
€218–315
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 59m
€62–244
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 5m
€105–289
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
8h 13m
€76–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30bus
3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia to Tarragonabus
25h 8m

Cologne to Tarragona by train

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13h 4mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,246.9 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Tarragona via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona Sants in around 13h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Tarragona via FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str., Estació del Nord - Final de trajecte, Gran Via - Pau Claris, and Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia in around 25h 8m.

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