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Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside Cologne Cathedral, known for Picasso, Pop Art, and an excellent overview of 20th-century art.
Flights from Madrid to Cologne Bonn Airport depart on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $202 (€163) but you can travel from only $79 (€64) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 17:35. The fastest flight covers the 890 miles (1433 km) distance in 5h 5m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 890 miles (1433 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $202 (€163) |
Flights per day 6 |
Fastest flight 5h 5m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 5:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Cheapest price
$162
Average price
$395
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 54 m
Flights per day
47
Distance
1433 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Cologne Bonn Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around $395 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $162.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Cologne Bonn Airport without transferring at least once.
FR 404+
FR 8663
FR 404+
FR 7211
FR 404 · FR 5519
FR 2051+
FR 8663
FR 2775+
FR 8663
LH4163+
LH1984
LH4163+
LH1984
UX1509+
ICE 514
UX1503+
ICE 612
LH4165 · LH4050Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $202.
Distance: 890 miles (1433 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$643 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $570 Average price | $357 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 18m Average total duration 25h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 13m Average total duration 23h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is $459 (€371) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $570 (€461).
A bus is $532 (€430) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $643 (€519).
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 43m.
Bus takes on average 25h 48m.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Cologne Bonn Airport flights for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FR 404 · FR 5519 | 5:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h30 | 3:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 404+ FR 8663 | 5:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h35 | 6:20 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 404+ FR 7211 | 5:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h40 | 1:25 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4050 · LH4165 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 12:25 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1503+ ICE 314 | 7:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h34 | 1:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
UX1503+ ICE 926 | 7:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h00 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
UX1503+ ICE 612 | 7:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h00 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
UX1503+ ICE 1518 | 7:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h28 | 1:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
UX1503+ ICE 126 | 7:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h38 | 12:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TP1023 · TP572+ ICE 102 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h25 | 9:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TP1023 · TP572+ ICE 318 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h59 | 9:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TP1023 · TP572+ ICE 24 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h25 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TP1023 · TP572+ ICE 102 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h18 | 8:58 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TP1023 · TP572+ ICE 512 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h25 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FR 2775 · FR 7207 | 8:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h35 | 10:10 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 2775 · FR 5519 | 8:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h40 | 3:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 2775+ FR 8663 | 8:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h45 | 6:20 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 2051 · FR 7207 | 9:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h20 | 10:10 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 2051+ FR 8663 | 9:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h30 | 6:20 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1011 · TP572+ ICE 318 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h34 | 9:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TP1011 · TP572+ ICE 102 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h00 | 9:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TP1011 · TP572+ ICE 24 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h00 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TP1011 · TP572+ ICE 102 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h53 | 8:58 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TP1011 · TP572+ ICE 512 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h00 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
AZ61 · AZ404+ ICE 24 | 11:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h30 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
AZ61 · AZ404+ ICE 318 | 11:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h04 | 9:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
AZ61 · AZ404+ ICE 102 | 11:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h30 | 9:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
AZ61 · AZ404+ ICE 102 | 11:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h23 | 8:58 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH1801 · LH1984 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h40 | 7:30 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1801 · LH1982 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 5:20 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1801+ LH1984 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h40 | 7:30 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1801+ LH1982 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 5:20 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 2061 · FR 7207 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h10 | 10:10 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 2061+ FR 8665 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h15 | 1:15 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK582 · SK1635+ ICE 512 | 12:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h15 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH1984+ LH4163 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h35 | 7:30 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5351+ LH4163 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 9:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1984+ LH4163 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h35 | 7:30 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1509+ ICE 318 | 3:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h29 | 9:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
UX1509+ ICE 24 | 3:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
UX1509+ ICE 102 | 3:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h55 | 9:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
UX1509+ ICE 102 | 3:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h48 | 8:58 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
UX1509+ ICE 120 | 3:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h33 | 8:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
UX1509+ ICE 514 | 3:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h55 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
UX1509+ ICE 512 | 3:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FR 2063+ FR 8665 | 6:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h10 | 1:15 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2033+ LX4424 | 7:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h40 | 9:10 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum beside Cologne Cathedral, known for Picasso, Pop Art, and an excellent overview of 20th-century art.
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Broad riverside promenade in Deutz with one of the city’s most photographed postcard views of the cathedral skyline.
Historic Old Town square lined with traditional buildings, a lively base for exploring Cologne’s oldest central streets.
Regenerated harbor district mixing waterfront promenades and modern architecture, especially popular for walks and social-media photos.
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A traditional Rhineland dish of mashed potatoes and apple sauce, often served with black pudding and fried onions. The sweet-savory combination is iconic in Cologne.
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Airport prices are above city averages, but Germany overall is moderate. Expect higher costs for meals, coffee, and convenience items in terminals.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Round up for taxis. Small tips are appreciated at cafés but not required.
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