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

The cheapest way to get from Palencia to Cologne is to bus which costs €100 - €260 and takes 25h.

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

The fastest way to get from Palencia to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Palencia and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Palencia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Palencia and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 36m.

How far is it from Palencia to Cologne?

The distance between Palencia and Cologne is 1726 km. The road distance is 1574.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Palencia to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 16h 36m and costs €260 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Palencia to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palencia to Cologne train from?

Palencia to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.

Train or bus from Palencia to Cologne?

The best way to get from Palencia to Cologne is to train which takes 16h 36m and costs €260 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 25h.

Where does the Palencia to Cologne train arrive?

Palencia to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.

Can I drive from Palencia to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Palencia to Cologne is 1574 km. It takes approximately 15h 1m to drive from Palencia to Cologne.

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Palencia to Cologne by train, plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), 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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAD - DUS
7h 37m
€105–308
Train, bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Palencia to Miranda De Ebrotrain
2. Take the bus from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIO - DUS
9h 18m
€102–321
Train
1. Take the train from Palencia to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
16h 36m
€263–553
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palencia to Valladolidbus
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
22h 59m
€213–444
Drive 1,574.4 km
1. Drive from Palencia to Colognecar 1,574.4 km
15h 1m
€248–358
Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAD - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
8h 1m
€134–327
Train, bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Palencia to Miranda De Ebrotrain
2. Take the bus from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
9h 53m
€151–350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palencia to Valladolidbus
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
25h
€103–253

Palencia to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

14Weekly Services

16h 36mAverage Duration

€263Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,725.7 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Palencia to Koeln Hbf via San Sebastian/Donostia, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 16h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palencia to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Valladolid, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 25h.

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