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How to Travel from

Madrid Airport to Cologne

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Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$392.39
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$518.97

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$531.63
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$455.68
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$759.47

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$594.92
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$632.89
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$582.26
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$620.23

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$759.47

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$886.04

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$455.68

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$582.26

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

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

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
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlo
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$29.11
Train from Venlo to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$58.23

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62
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 Liege-Guillemins to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$101.26

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$32.91
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$53.16
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$60.76
Train from Venlo to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$39.24
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.57–$51.90
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.24–$44.30

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
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
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

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$34.18–$50.63

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Paris
Ave. Duration:
15h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
22h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Paris
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$139.24
Bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
28h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$202.52

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne is to fly and train which costs $92.39 - $347.83 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 33m and costs $92.39 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Estación de tren Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Avignon Tgv and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.

How far is it from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne?

The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Cologne is 1490 km. The road distance is 1735.6 km.

How do I travel from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 17h 34m and costs $228.26 - $532.61 .

How long does it take to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne train from?

Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

Train or bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne is to train which takes 17h 34m and costs $228.26 - $532.61 . Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs $119.57 - $217.39 and takes 25h 49m.

What is the time difference between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Cologne?

It is currently 11:41 at both, Madrid Airport (MAD) and Cologne.

Where does the Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne train arrive?

Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Avignon Tgv station.

Can I drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne is 1736 km. It takes approximately 16h 3m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

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