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Eight ways to Travel from Barcelona to Cologne

Composite routes from Barcelona to Cologne

Cheapest
12 h 50 min
Car
1356 km.
from $74
Fastest
2 h 1 min
Plane
Other
12 h 50 min
Rideshare
1356 km.
from $17.69
11 h 6 min
1122 km.
from $548.77
5 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
1122 km.
from $155.54
5 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
1122 km.
from $220.22
14 h 22 min
Bus, Train
1122 km.
from $364.22
21 h 30 min
Bus, Train
1122 km.
from $149.39

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$518.97

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.96–$392.39

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$759.47
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$506.31
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$240.50–$696.18

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$417.71
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$506.31

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$556.94
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.79–$886.04

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$177.21
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
20h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$202.52–$329.10
Train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
8h 21m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$227.84–$367.08

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.24–$101.26
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 Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$189.87
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 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
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Cologne is to fly which costs $54.35 - $260.87 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $54.35 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris-Nord and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Cologne?

The distance between Barcelona and Cologne is 1165 km. The road distance is 1360.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Barcelona to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Cologne?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $54.35 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260.87 - $597.83 and takes 11h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 19h 23m.

Where does the Barcelona to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barcelona to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Cologne is 1360 km. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Barcelona to Cologne.

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

Book your Barcelona to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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