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Trip Overview

The average train between Málaga and Cologne takes 27h 24m and the fastest train takes 25h 48m. The train service runs several times 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.

27h 24m
Duration
2,724 km
Distance
€647
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Málaga to Cologne train times

Trains run twice daily between Málaga and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:52 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 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar25h 48m • 4 changes
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    Renfe AVERenfe AVETGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar28h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar25h 48m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe AVERenfe AVETGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar28h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar25h 48m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe AVERenfe AVETGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar28h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    iryoRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar29h 23m • 4 changes
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    Renfe AVEOuigoTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar29h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar25h 48m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe AVERenfe AVETGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar28h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar25h 48m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe AVERenfe AVETGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar28h 12m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,723.9 km
  • Duration: 27h 24m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Cologne, Germany?

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 20m.

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