The average train between Málaga and Cologne takes 27h and the fastest train takes 25h 48m. There is at least one train per day from Málaga to Cologne. 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 Málaga and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 27h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 48m • 4 changes
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28h 12m • 4 changes
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25h 48m • 4 changes
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28h 12m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Málaga station and arriving at Cologne station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.
Málaga to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Málaga to Cologne train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 3 other operators.
The distance between Málaga and Cologne is 1,820 km. The road distance is 2,724 km.
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Koeln Hbf via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 18h 15m.