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Köln Hbf to Madrid trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Madrid takes 24h 7m and the fastest train takes 22h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24h 7m
Duration
2,218 km
Distance
€546
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Barcelona

best
  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
14h 39m
€437–807

Köln Hbf to Madrid train times

Trains run twice daily between Köln Hbf and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Madrid at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 24h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 2,217.6 km
  • Duration: 24h 7m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Madrid, Spain?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 14h 39m.

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