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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Jaén is to fly and train which costs €90 - €320 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Jaén is to fly and train which takes 8h 53m and costs €80 - €350.

How far is it from Cologne to Jaén?

The distance between Cologne and Jaén is 2155 km. The road distance is 2057.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Jaén without a car is to train via Paris which takes 19h 16m and costs €420 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Cologne to Jaén, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Jaén bus from?

Cologne to Jaén bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Jaén train from?

Cologne to Jaén train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Jaén?

The best way to get from Cologne to Jaén is to train via Paris which takes 19h 16m and costs €420 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €180 - €290 and takes 31h 51m.

Where does the Cologne to Jaén bus arrive?

Cologne to Jaén bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Cologne to Jaén train arrive?

Cologne to Jaén train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Jaén?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Jaén is 2058 km. It takes approximately 19h 47m to drive from Cologne to Jaén.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Jaén?

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Cologne to Jaén - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Jaén?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Jaén. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Jaén - Estación de Autobuses via Düsseldorf central bus station, Brussels-North train station and Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 51m.

Q: Is there a direct train between Cologne and Jaén?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Jaén. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Jaen via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Cordoba-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 16m.

There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to Jaén by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia, Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train (Eurostar, Renfe, Ouigo)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Málaga Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane CGN - AGP
2. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Jaentrain
8h 53m
€81–347
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)plane CGN - GRX
2. Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Jaenbus
10h 14m
€79–321
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cordoba-Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Jaentrain
19h 16m
€429–798
Train, bus via Brussels
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Madridbus
3. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Jaentrain
30h 13m
€215–349
Drive 2,057.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Jaéncar 2,057.8 km
19h 47m
€332–480
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Málaga Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane DUS - AGP
2. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Jaentrain
9h 25m
€93–316
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)plane DUS - GRX
2. Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Jaenbus
10h 40m
€101–290
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane DUS - MAD
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cordoba-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Jaentrain
9h 54m
€123–353
Train to Weeze Airport, fly to Málaga Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane NRN - AGP
3. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Jaentrain
10h 49m
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Málaga Airport
1. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane EIN - AGP
4. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Jaentrain
11h 45m
€118–405
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Nimestrain Trn
3. Take the train from Nimes to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cordoba-Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Jaentrain
20h 33m
€418–706
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Madridbus
3. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Jaén - Estación de Autobusesbus 600
31h 51m
€189–284
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
3. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Jaénbus 601
35h 40m
€183–335

Cologne to Jaén by train

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Distance: 2,155 km
Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Jaen via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Cordoba-Central in around 19h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Jaén - Estación de Autobuses via Düsseldorf central bus station, Brussels-North train station, Madrid, and Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 31h 51m.

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