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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Madrid takes 25h 57m and the fastest train takes 22h 18m. There is at least one train 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.

25h 57m
Duration
2,218 km
Distance
€581
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Köln Hbf to Madrid train times

Trains run once 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 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 25h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiiryo23h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVE23h 1m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiiryo47h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiiryo23h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVE22h 18m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiiryo23h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVE24h 18m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiiryo23h 8m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Köln Hbf to Madrid? 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 Madrid.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,217.6 km
  • Duration: 25h 57m

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 42m.

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