What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Cologne is to fly which costs €45 - €250 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €45 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Cologne?

The distance between Barcelona and Cologne is 1164 km. The road distance is 1328.3 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs €380 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Barcelona to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Cologne bus from?

Barcelona to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Cologne?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €45 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €380 - €650 and takes 11h 23m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 19h 14m.

Where does the Barcelona to Cologne bus arrive?

Barcelona to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where does the Barcelona to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barcelona to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Cologne is 1328 km. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Barcelona to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Cologne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1829+ hotels available in Cologne.

Barcelona to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona 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
5h 9m
€49–246
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
11h 23m
€388–618
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710
19h 14m
€105–188
Drive 1,328.3 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Colognecar 1,328.3 km
12h 57m
€217–313
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BCN - DUS
5h 33m
€52–224
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
5h 35m
€107–264
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
7h
€79–278
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
20h 45m
€112–211

Barcelona to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,164.3 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Barcelona, 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 Barcelona-Sants to Koeln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 11h 23m.

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