Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
1d 30 m
Average
1d 7 h 11 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
1430 km
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Madrid without transferring at least once.
886 miles (1429 km) | |
24 h 30 min | |
$93 (€80) | |
No | |
FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus |
Buses from Cologne to Madrid cover the 886 miles (1429 km) long trip taking on average 24 h 30 min with our travel partners like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $79 (€68), but the average price of bus tickets is $93 (€80). Travelers depart most frequently from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus buses will get you from Cologne to Madrid from $79 (€68). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
When departing from Cologne, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and Köln, ZOB. When arriving in Madrid, you can end your journey in bus stations like Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 and Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle), which is located around 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, located 3 miles (4.9 km) away from the city centre.
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