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

The cheapest way to get from Tarifa to Cologne is to bus and fly which costs €75 - €320 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tarifa to Cologne is to car ferry and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs €150 - €750.

Is there a direct bus between Tarifa and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Tarifa to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Tarifa and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Tarifa and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Tarifa to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Algeciras and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.

How far is it from Tarifa to Cologne?

The distance between Tarifa and Cologne is 2042 km. The road distance is 2378.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tarifa to Cologne without a car is to bus and train via Montpellier which takes 22h 22m and costs €490 - €900.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Tarifa to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tarifa to Cologne bus from?

Tarifa to Cologne bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Tarifa station.

Where do I catch the Tarifa to Cologne train from?

Tarifa to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Algeciras station.

Train or bus from Tarifa to Cologne?

The best way to get from Tarifa to Cologne is to train which takes 25h 5m and costs €430 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €200 - €330 and takes 39h 20m.

Where does the Tarifa to Cologne bus arrive?

Tarifa to Cologne bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

Where does the Tarifa to Cologne train arrive?

Tarifa to Cologne train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Tarifa to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarifa to Cologne is 2379 km. It takes approximately 23h 15m to drive from Tarifa to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Cologne.

Tarifa to Cologne - 14 ways to travel via train, car ferry, plane, bus, and car

There are 14 ways to get from Tarifa to Cologne by car ferry, plane, bus, train, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), or car

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

Car ferry to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the carferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
2. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane TNG - CGN
6h 48m
€150–747
Bus, bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Marbellabus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella to Malaga Airportbus
3. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane AGP - CGN
8h 2m
€80–320
Bus, train via Montpellier
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus
2. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
3. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
22h 22m
€490–868
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus
2. Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
38h 6m
€209–410
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
2. Take the carferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Port of Setecarferry
3. Take the train from Sete to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2d 13h
€412–893
Bus, train to Jerez Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus
2. Take the train from Cadiz to La Parratrain
3. Fly from Jerez Airport (XRY) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane XRY - DUS
8h 21m
€106–306
Bus, bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Marbellabus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella to Malaga Airportbus
3. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AGP - DUS
8h 25m
€88–297
Car ferry to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Take the carferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
2. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane TNG - NRN
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 55m
Car ferry to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the carferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
2. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane TNG - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 44m
€155–866
Bus, bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Marbellabus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella to Malaga Airportbus
3. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AGP - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
10h 2m
€120–349
Bus, bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Marbellabus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella to Malaga Airportbus
3. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane AGP - EIN
4. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
5. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
11h 11m
€108–393
Train
1. Take the train from Algeciras to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
25h 5m
€433–737
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Vitoria-Gasteizbus Algeciras
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N1153
39h 20m
€202–324
Drive 2,378.6 km
1. Drive from Tarifa to Colognecar 2,378.6 km
23h 15m
€386–558

Tarifa to Cologne by bus and train

14Weekly Services

22h 22mAverage Duration

€490Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,041.7 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Tarifa, Andalusia, Spain and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Tarifa to Koeln Hbf via Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo, Algeciras, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 25h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarifa to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Vitoria-Gasteiz, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 39h 20m.

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