Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
23 h 56 m
Average
1d 22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
781 km
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Barcelona without transferring at least 2 times.
484 miles (781 km) | |
1 a day | |
No | |
Eurostar or Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express |
Trains from Cologne to Barcelona cover the 484 miles (781 km) long route taking on average 17 h 7 min with our travel partners like Eurostar or Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Cologne and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
You can travel by train from Cologne to Barcelona with Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains to Barcelona from Cologne. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cologne, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Barcelona Sants, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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