There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Hotel Boulevard, Cologne by plane, train, bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Madrid to Hotel Boulevard, Cologne is to fly and train, which costs 45€ - 190€ and takes 9h 27m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Hotel Boulevard, Cologne is to fly and train which costs 35€ - 380€ and takes 6h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid and arriving at Cologne-Main Station station. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 2 days 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Hotel Boulevard, Cologne. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.
The distance between Madrid and Hotel Boulevard, Cologne is 1430 km. The road distance is 1746.2 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Hotel Boulevard, Cologne without a car is to train which takes 15h 7m and costs 260€ - 470€.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Madrid to Hotel Boulevard, Cologne, including transfers.
Madrid to Hotel Boulevard, Cologne bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to Hotel Boulevard, Cologne train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Hotel Boulevard, Cologne is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs 50€ - 170€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 260€ - 470€ and takes 15h 7m, you could also bus via Burgos, which costs 95€ - 140€ and takes 29h 38m.

- Distance: 1430.3 km
- Duration: 6h 27m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Hotel Boulevard, Cologne, Germany?
Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines and seven other airlines fly from Madrid to Hotel Boulevard, Cologne every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid to Hotel Boulevard, Cologne via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Paris Nord, and Koeln Hbf in around 15h 7m.

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 340€
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 220€
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 2400€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 150€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 230€

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 350€
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 350€
Flights from Madrid to Cologne Bonn via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 210€ - 400€
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 250€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 350€
Flights from Madrid to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 340€
Flights from Madrid to Luxembourg via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 340€

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 270€
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 330€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 280€
Flights from Madrid to Luxembourg via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 260€

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 600€
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 480€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 280€
Flights from Madrid to Luxembourg via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 350€

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 340€
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 220€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 230€

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Cologne Bonn via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 110€
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 140€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 160€
Flights from Madrid to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 120€

- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 320€
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 110€
Flights from Madrid to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 100€

- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Madrid to Cologne Bonn via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 190€
Flights from Madrid to Cologne Bonn via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 190€
Flights from Madrid to Cologne Bonn via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 360€

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Madrid to Dusseldorf via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 340€
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 310€

- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Madrid to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 120€

- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Madrid to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 420€

- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Madrid to Luxembourg via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 420€

- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 14€
- Website
- National Express Rail
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 25€
- Website
- National Express Rail

- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Abellio

- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Düsseldorf Flughafen to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail

- Phone
- +49 209 1584-0
- info@vrr.de
- Website
- vrr.de
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 2€
- Website
- VRR

Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Abellio NRW

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 24€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Bruxelles-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 35€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 40€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 21€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass

- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Wasserbillig to Koblenz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 3€
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 3€
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 21€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- service@trans-regio.de
- Website
- mittelrheinbahn.de
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 20€
- Website
- TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 55€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 21€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 120€
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- 60€ - 80€
- Promo+
- 68€ - 73€
- Flexible
- 90€ - 120€

- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 120€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com

- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 230€
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- 110€ - 150€
- Comfort
- 120€ - 160€
- Premium
- 160€ - 230€

A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid to Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 27€
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid to Cologne-Main Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 230€
- Website
- alsa.com

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Buniel, International Interconnection Hub to Cologne, Cologne South, Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 90€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Dusseldorf Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 35m.
Madrid to Hotel Boulevard, Cologne bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Cologne-Main Station.
Madrid to Hotel Boulevard, Cologne train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Hotel Boulevard, Cologne is 1746 km. It takes approximately 16h 14m to drive from Madrid to Hotel Boulevard, Cologne.
Air Europa, Iberia, Air France and four other airlines offer flights from Madrid Airport to Dusseldorf Airport.
There are 1773+ hotels available in Hotel Boulevard, Cologne. Prices start at 75€ per night.