There are 9 ways to get from Palencia to Cologne by train, plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car
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Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best- Take the train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAD - DUS
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 31m€116–323Train
- Take the train from Palencia to Pasajestrain
- Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
16h 39m€318–581Bus
- Take the bus from Palencia to Vitoria-Gasteizbus ALSA - Zamo-Irun / ...
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N1153
27h 10m€130–218Drive 1,574.4 km
- Drive from Palencia to Colognecar 1,574.4 km
15h 2m€251–362Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
- Take the train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAD - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 33m€140–400Train, bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Palencia to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobuses to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbaobus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIO - DUS
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 49m€120–333Train, bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Frankfurt
- Take the train from Palencia to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobuses to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbaobus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
10h 1m€159–400Train via Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Take the train from Palencia to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Alv
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Re / ...
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
17h 2m€317–583Train, bus
- Take the train from Palencia to Valladolidtrain Alv / ...
- Take the bus from Valladolid to Luxembourgbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbfbus L32
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
29h 12m
Palencia to Cologne by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palencia to Cologne is to bus which costs €130 - €220 and takes 27h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Palencia to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs €110 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Palencia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Palencia and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Palencia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Palencia and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Pasaia, Hendaye, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 39m.
The distance between Palencia and Cologne is 1734 km. The road distance is 1574.4 km.
The best way to get from Palencia to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 16h 39m and costs €310 - €600.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Palencia to Cologne, including transfers.
Palencia to Cologne bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.
The best way to get from Palencia to Cologne is to train which takes 16h 39m and costs €310 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €220 and takes 27h 10m.
What companies run services between Palencia, Spain and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Palencia to Koeln Hbf via Pasajes, Pasaia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 16h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palencia to Koeln Hbf via Vitoria-Gasteiz, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 27h 10m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–240
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–300
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–310
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Valladolid
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Palencia to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Palencia to Cologne bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
Palencia to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Pasajes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palencia to Cologne is 1574 km. It takes approximately 15h 2m to drive from Palencia to Cologne.
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