How to travel from Barcelona to Cologne, Germany

The distance between Barcelona and Cologne is around 1,360km (845 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 10h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Barcelona to Cologne by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Koeln Hbf.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cologne-Main Station.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Drive

Drive to Cologne.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Distance1,360km (845 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barcelona and Cologne

There are several options for getting from Barcelona to Cologne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 1 day 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 10h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Barcelona and Cologne is around 1,360km (845 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,124km (698 miles)

It takes around 10h 5m to get from Barcelona and Cologne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Cologne is to take the train which takes around 10h 5m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Barcelona and Cologne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barcelona and Cologne. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barcelona to Cologne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare du Nord and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 5m.

Renfe SNCF, Thalys and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Barcelona and Cologne. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barcelona and Cologne. It typically takes around 1 day 22h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Barcelona and Cologne with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1 day 22h.

ALSA run regular bus services between Barcelona and Cologne. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 22h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barcelona to Cologne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Koeln Hbf. instead which will take 10h 5m.

The closest major airport to Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Cologne. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barcelona and Cologne. The distance is around 1,360km (845 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barcelona to Cologne is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 5m and will usually cost around €260 ($260).

How do I get from Barcelona to Cologne

Compare travel optionsbetween Barcelona and Cologne

Transport options from Barcelona to Cologne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
10h 5m
€260($260)
twice daily1,612km (1,002 miles)
Bus
1 day 22h
€150($150)
twice daily1,563km (971 miles)
Drive
12h 50m
€250($250)
on demand1,360km (845 miles)

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Airports near Cologne

The following major airports near Cologne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Cologne
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Cologne
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Cologne