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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Cologne is to fly which costs €50 - €180 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €50 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Spain station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Spain and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Spain to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Köln Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

How far is it from Spain to Cologne?

The distance between Spain and Cologne is 1329 km. The road distance is 1328.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 12h 31m and costs €360 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Spain to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Cologne bus from?

Spain to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Spain to Cologne train from?

Spain to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Spain to Cologne?

The best way to get from Spain to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €360 - €600 and takes 12h 31m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €250 and takes 22h 53m.

Where does the Spain to Cologne bus arrive?

Spain to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Frankfurt - Main Bus Station.

Where does the Spain to Cologne train arrive?

Spain to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Spain to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Cologne is 1328 km. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Spain to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1821+ hotels available in Cologne.

Spain to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Spain to Cologne by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car

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Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PMI - CGN
4h 47m
€52–175
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BCN - CGN
5h 9m
€49–235
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
12h 31m
€361–593
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Gironatrain R11
2. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Montpellierbus
3. Take the bus from Montpellier to Bonn UN Campusbus
21h 7m
€117–202
Drive 1,328.3 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Colognecar 1,328.3 km
12h 57m
€212–307
Fly Valencia Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VLC - CGN
5h 10m
€71–275
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PMI - DUS
5h 29m
€53–233
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BCN - DUS
5h 41m
€55–213
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAD - DUS
6h 2m
€84–252
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BCN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 36m
€107–315
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
12h 47m
€360–591
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
22h 53m
€139–247

Spain to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,329.4 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Spain and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Köln Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 12h 31m.

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