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Santiago de Compostela to Cologne

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Nine ways to Travel from Santiago De Compostela to Cologne

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.10–$189.87
Plane from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$443.02

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$1,012.62

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$1,012.62

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$1,012.62

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$316.44–$2,025.24
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$886.04

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$1,012.62
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$316.44–$1,139.20

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$443.02
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$329.10
Plane from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$291.13–$1,139.20

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$443.02
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$455.68

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.43–$75.95
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Avignon
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.49–$88.60

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$303.79

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Avignon Tgv to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$107.59–$278.47
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$59.49

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Paris Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$278.47
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$32.91
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$53.16

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
6 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Luxembourg to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.71

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela to Paris
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$202.52
Bus from Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station to Paris
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$202.52
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station to Paris
Ave. Duration:
20h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

MonBus

Phone:
+34 900 92 91 92
Website:
monbus.es/es
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela to Ourense,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02

Iberocoach

Phone:
+34 988 590 210
Website:
iberocoach.com/
Bus from Ourense, Estación de Autobuses to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
31h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Other operators

VMTransfers

Phone:
(+351) 220 971 653
Website:
vmtransfers.com/pt/
Other from Santiago de Compostela to Porto
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$339.62

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne is to fly which costs $46.74 - $195.65 and takes 7h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 6h 6m and costs $130.43 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Santiago de Compostela and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago de Compostela station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Santiago de Compostela and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Santiago De Compostela and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Avignon Tgv and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

How far is it from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne?

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Cologne is 1501 km. The road distance is 1974.7 km.

How do I travel from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 20h 20m and costs $271.74 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago de Compostela to Cologne bus from?

Santiago de Compostela to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Santiago de Compostela to Cologne train from?

Santiago de Compostela to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.

Train, bus or fly from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne?

The best way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $46.74 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $271.74 - $597.83 and takes 20h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $228.26 and takes 28h 47m.

Where does the Santiago de Compostela to Cologne bus arrive?

Santiago de Compostela to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Santiago de Compostela to Cologne train arrive?

Santiago de Compostela to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago de Compostela to Cologne is 1975 km. It takes approximately 18h 31m to drive from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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