What is the cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Barcelona is to fly which costs €45 - €220 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €45 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Köln Hbf and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Köln Hbf to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Köln Hbf and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Köln Hbf to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Köln Hbf to Barcelona?

The distance between Köln Hbf and Barcelona is 1164 km. The road distance is 1330.4 km.

How do I travel from Köln Hbf to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs €380 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Köln Hbf to Barcelona?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Köln Hbf to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Barcelona bus from?

Köln Hbf to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Barcelona train from?

Köln Hbf to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Köln Hbf to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €45 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €380 - €650 and takes 11h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €240 and takes 20h 31m.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Barcelona bus arrive?

Köln Hbf to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Barcelona train arrive?

Köln Hbf to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Köln Hbf to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Köln Hbf to Barcelona is 1330 km. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Köln Hbf to Barcelona.

How do I get a train ticket from Köln Hbf to Barcelona?

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Köln Hbf to Barcelona - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Köln Hbf to Barcelona by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CGN - BCN
5h 5m
€50–217
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
11h 29m
€380–632
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Montpellierbus FlixBus N710
2. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 31m
€116–232
Drive 1,330.4 km
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Barcelonacar 1,330.4 km
13h 3m
€210–304
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane DUS - BCN
5h 44m
€61–210
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbtrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FRA - BCN
5h 37m
€91–328
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat 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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EIN - BCN
8h 3m
€90–309
Train to Weeze Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane NRN - GRO
3. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
7h 40m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to NARBONNE, Gare Routierebus
3. Take the bus from NARBONNE, Gare Routiere to BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30bus
22h 34m
€143–422

Köln Hbf to Barcelona by train

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11h 29mAverage Duration

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

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Barcelona, Spain?

Ryanair, Eurowings, and Swiss fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Barcelona-Sants via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 29m.

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