The average train between Cologne and Málaga takes 27h 29m and the fastest train takes 25h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Cologne to Málaga. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Cologne and Málaga. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Málaga at 8:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 27h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Málaga station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 29m.
Cologne to Málaga train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Málaga train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Book your Cologne to Málaga train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Málaga is 1,820 km. The road distance is 2,730 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 17h 46m.