Barcelona to Cologne train

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Overview: Train from Barcelona to Cologne

distanceDistance484 miles (781 km)
frequencyTrain frequency1 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesRenfe SNCF

Trains from Barcelona to Cologne cover the 484 miles (781 km) long trip taking on average 16 h 42 min with our travel partners like Renfe SNCF. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Cologne.

Train companies: Renfe-SNCF from Barcelona to Cologne trains

Renfe-SNCF will get you between Barcelona and Cologne at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times, prices and tickets for your trip.

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Enjoy a smooth and easy route from Barcelona to Cologne with Renfe-SNCF! As an official travel partner of Renfe-SNCF, Omio can help you search current train schedules and timetables from Renfe-SNCF, compare the best routes between Barcelona and Cologne as well as the class fares available for this route (including information on baggage allowance and amenities provided onboard), and buy the most affordable Renfe-SNCF Barcelona to Cologne train ticket available today. If you search for Renfe-SNCF tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless rather than needing to wait in a line at the train station in person to purchase tickets. Once you find your ideal route, book your one-way train to Cologne from Barcelona on Omio or in the Omio app in just a few simple steps. You can then sit back and enjoy the 484 miles (781 km) trip to Cologne from Barcelona with ease and comfort on a train with Renfe-SNCF.

Barcelona to Cologne train information with Renfe-SNCF:

  • Average Duration: 16 h 42 min
  • Renfe-SNCF frequency: 1 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from Barcelona to Cologne

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Cologne.
FAQs

Travel between Barcelona, Spain and Cologne, Italy by train is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Italy from Spain?

International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Italy from Barcelona?

Conditions of entry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Cologne, Italy?

All travelers in Italy must observe these coronavirus safety measures:

  • Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train between Barcelona and Cologne as this information can change.

The restriction level for your return train to Barcelona, Spain from Cologne is: Unrestricted.

Is my return train into Barcelona from Cologne restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Spain from Cologne?

Conditions of reentry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Barcelona, Spain?

The government of Spain has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distancing required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask required: Recommended

Last checked on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Barcelona from Cologne closer to your date of departure here here.

You should expect to travel around 484 miles (781 km)  from Barcelona to Cologne by train.
The train time between Barcelona and Cologne is on average 16 h 42 min  for the 484 mile (781 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Barcelona and Cologne by train can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Barcelona Sants   and arrive in Cologne.

Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from Barcelona Sants and need to travel around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from the city center to get to this train station.

Passengers arriving in Cologne most often arrive at Cologne and need to travel around 0.6 miles (1 km) from this train station to the city center.

For the trip from Barcelona to Cologne you can take a train with Renfe SNCF. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Barcelona to Cologne on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
On average, there is 1 train a day from Barcelona to Cologne. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
You can take the first train from Barcelona to Cologne at 10: 33 AM. The last train from Barcelona to Cologne that you can take departs at 2: 32 PM. Omio shows you the latest train from Barcelona to Cologne schedule to help you book the best departure time for this journey.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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Cologne
The major railway station for departures from Barcelona is Barcelona Sants. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barcelona Sants for your journey from Barcelona to Cologne.
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Metro lines: L3, L5
Bus lines: A1, A2
Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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