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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €60 - €270 and takes 23h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 58m.

How far is it from Santander to Cologne?

The distance between Santander and Cologne is 1184 km. The road distance is 1474.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Cologne without a car is to bus and train via Antony which takes 15h 34m and costs €160 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Santander to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Cologne?

The best way to get from Santander to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €400 and takes 17h 58m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 26h 38m.

Where does the Santander to Cologne train arrive?

Santander to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Cologne is 1475 km. It takes approximately 14h 3m to drive from Santander to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 552+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Cologne by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SDR - CGN
5h 25m
€86–279
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
23h 35m
€62–265
Bus, train via Antony
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
15h 34m
€169–390
Drive 1,474.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Colognecar 1,474.6 km
14h 3m
€230–332
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SDR - DUS
5h 42m
€82–316
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
16h 27m
€133–459
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
17h 58m
€114–392
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
3. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cologne Airport CGNbus
26h 38m
€127–183

Santander to Cologne by bus and train

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15h 34mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,184.4 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

Ryanair, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Koeln Hbf via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 17h 58m.

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