What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne is to fly which costs €50 - €210 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs €50 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from El Prat Aeroport and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Les Halles and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

How far is it from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne?

The distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Cologne is 1148 km. The road distance is 1343.1 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs €370 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne bus from?

Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne train from?

Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs €50 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €370 - €650 and takes 12h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 21h 1m.

Where does the Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne bus arrive?

Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne train arrive?

Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne is 1343 km. It takes approximately 13h 6m to drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BCN - CGN
2h 44m
€51–210
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
12h 45m
€376–632
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Montpellierbus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710
21h 1m
€123–213
Drive 1,343.1 km
1. Drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Colognecar 1,343.1 km
13h 6m
€211–304
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BCN - DUS
3h 10m
€57–207
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BCN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 14m
€104–318
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BCN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 37m
€72–343
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
22h 46m
€147–369

Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Cologne by train and subway

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Distance: 1,148.2 km
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Barcelona Airport (BCN), Spain and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair, Eurowings, and Lufthansa fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Prat Aeroport to Koeln Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Châtelet - Les Halles, Les Halles, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 12h 45m.

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