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 €70 - €270 and takes 23h 36m.

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 4h 34m 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 55m.

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 Brussels which takes 15h 33m and costs €180 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 Cercanias AM - Feve, 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 4h 34m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €380 and takes 17h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 26h 38m.

Where does the Santander to Cologne train arrive?

Santander to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, 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 1758+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 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 Santander Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)SDR - CGN
4h 34m
€86–278
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Station
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
23h 36m
€73–265
Bus, train via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Bruxelles Midi
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
15h 33m
€189–499
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to ParisFlixBus 783 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
18h 13m
€92–312
Drive 1,474.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Cologne1,474.6 km
14h 3m
€230–332
Fly Santander Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)SDR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 25m
€78–264
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BIO - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 2m
€91–291
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbao
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-DonostiaE1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf
17h 55m
€113–373
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
3. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cologne Airport CGN
26h 38m
€127–208

Santander to Cologne by bus and train

8Weekly Services

15h 33mAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,184.4 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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 55m.

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