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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Barcelona takes 18h 20m and the fastest train takes 10h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Köln Hbf to Barcelona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 20m
Duration
1,612 km
Distance
€512
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Köln Hbf to Barcelona train times

Trains run once daily between Köln Hbf and Barcelona. 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 Barcelona at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 18h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 53m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui19h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 53m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui19h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 53m • 2 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui43h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui19h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 53m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui19h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 53m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Köln Hbf to Barcelona? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Köln Hbf to Barcelona.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,612.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 20m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Barcelona-Sants via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 32m.

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