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Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early years and artistic development in Barcelona. One of the city’s most visited museums.
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$162
Fastest journey
18 h 45 m
Average duration
22 h 35 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
1123 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Barcelona will cost around $162 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
Of the 14 buses that leave Cologne for Barcelona on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 1123 km distance in an average of 22 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 23 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $419.
Distance: 697 miles (1123 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$112 Average price Cheapest | $281 Average price | $442 Average price | $382 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 2m Average total duration 26h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Barcelona:
A bus is $169 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Barcelona costing on average $281 (€230).
A bus is $330 (€271) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Barcelona costing on average $442 (€362).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 15m.
Train takes on average 26h 32m.
Tickets start at around $112 (€91) compared to roughly $382 (€313) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $270 (€221). The journey takes 15h 15m versus 15h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 27h46 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 26h34 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 30h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $276 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 26h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Barcelona buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 23h25 | 7:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 23h50 | 7:40 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 27h46 | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 25h45 | 10:20 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 26h20 | 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 26h45 | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
50457 · 3157 | 9:25 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 24h50 | 10:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
50429 · 83133 | 11:55 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 24h35 | 12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 30h01 | 6:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 24h10 | 1:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 26h20 | 6:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 28h16 | 8:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 30h56 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
50449 · 3141 | 11:00 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 24h45 | 11:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 23h10 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:00 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 18h45 | 6:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cologne to Barcelona run on average 9 times per day, taking around 15h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $57 (€47) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 697 miles (1123 km) distance in 18h 45m.
Distance 697 miles (1123 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 18h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early years and artistic development in Barcelona. One of the city’s most visited museums.
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Historic heart of Barcelona with medieval lanes, small squares, hidden courtyards, and many major monuments.
Elegant boulevard lined with luxury shops and landmark modernist buildings including Casa Batlló and La Pedrera.
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