- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Flights from Cologne to Madrid depart on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:35, the last at 20:45. The fastest flight covers the 888 miles (1430 km) distance in 3h 25m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 888 miles (1430 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Flights per day 8 |
Fastest flight 3h 25m |
First flight 12:35 AM |
Last flight 8:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$238
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$676
Fastest journey on Sep 08
4 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
5 h 26 m
Flights on Sep 08
39
Distance
1430 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Cologne to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Madrid will cost around $676 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $238.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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FR 2054
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FR 2062
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LH1804
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LH1804
LH1973+
LH4162
FR 5520 · FR 2062
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FR 2054Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $162 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $162, while a flight costs an average of $393.
Distance: 888 miles (1430 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$393 Average price | $162 Average price Cheapest | $500 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 25h 13m Average total duration 24h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
4.3 - 8.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Madrid:
A bus is $231 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Madrid costing on average $393 (€317).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 43m.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Madrid flights for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FR 7208 · FR 2054 | 5:30 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h30 | 1:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1676 · TK1859 | 7:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 22h10 | 5:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1676 · TK1359 | 7:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 27h20 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1676 · TK1857 | 7:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 15h10 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1676+ TK9401 | 7:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 23h45 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 8664+ FR 2054 | 7:35 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h25 | 1:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
FR 7212+ FR 403 | 5:50 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h35 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1511+ UX1502 | 6:27 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h13 | 1:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1511+ TP1022 · TP571 | 6:27 AM Cologne Hbf | 17h53 | 12:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 525+ UX1502 | 6:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h03 | 1:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 525+ TP571 · TP1022 | 6:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 17h43 | 12:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 101+ TP1022 · TP571 | 6:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 17h24 | 12:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5348+ LH4162 | 7:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h10 | 2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
10905 · ICE 913+ TP571 · TP1022 | 7:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 16h58 | 12:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1713+ TP1022 · TP571 | 7:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 16h47 | 12:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 11+ UX1506 | 8:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 13h36 | 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1513+ UX1506 | 8:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 13h26 | 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1513+ TP1012 · TP573 | 8:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 28h11 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1973+ LH4162 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h40 | 2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 529+ UX1506 | 8:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 13h18 | 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 529+ TP1022 · TP571 | 8:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 15h43 | 12:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 529+ TP573 · TP1012 | 8:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 28h03 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 103+ UX1506 | 8:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h59 | 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103+ TP1012 · TP573 | 8:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 27h44 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 103+ TP571 · TP1022 | 8:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 15h24 | 12:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 121+ UX1506 | 9:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h36 | 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 121+ TP571 · TP1022 | 9:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 15h01 | 12:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 121+ TP1012 · TP573 | 9:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 27h21 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1672 · TK1857 | 10:25 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 24h00 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1672 · TK1359 | 10:25 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 12h10 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1672 · TK1357 | 10:25 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 27h10 | 1:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1672 · TK1859 | 10:25 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 30h35 | 5:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 8662+ FR 2054 | 1:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 12h10 | 1:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 8662+ FR 2064 | 1:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 10h45 | 11:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 8662+ FR 2062 | 1:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 8h40 | 9:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1977+ LH1804 | 1:05 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h35 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4427+ LX2032 | 2:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h25 | 6:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Most Cologne to Madrid flights use the Cologne Bonn Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Cologne Bonn Airport is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Cologne Bonn Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cologne Bonn Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cologne Bonn Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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