The average train between San Sebastián Station and Cologne takes 13h 11m and the fastest train takes 10h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from San Sebastián Station 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 3 times a day between San Sebastián Station and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:15 AM at night, and the last departure from San Sebastián Station is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 13h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



10h 59m • 3 changes


10h 30m • 3 changes


11h 5m • 3 changes


11h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from San Sebastián Station to Cologne? 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.
No, there is no direct train from San Sebastián Station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hendaye station and arriving at Koeln Hbf station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
San Sebastián Station to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.
San Sebastián Station to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
The distance between San Sebastián Station and Cologne is 1081.6 km. The road distance is 1279 km.
You can take a vehicle from San Sebastián Station to Koeln Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 11h 20m.