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Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Madrid

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Cheapest

€256

Average

€256

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

08:02AM7h43

Bergamo

03:45PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

€2561One-way

4 transfers

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Overview: Train from Cologne to Madrid

	Distance	773 miles (1247 km)
	Train frequency	5 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train providers	Thalys or Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Trains from Cologne to Madrid cover the 773 miles (1247 km) long trip taking on average 25 h 54 min with our travel partners like Thalys or Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express. Normally, there are 5 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Cologne and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.

Train companies: Thalys and Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Madrid trains

Travel on Thalys and Deutsche Bahn trains from Cologne to Madrid at great prices. Omio finds you train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne to Madrid train.

Cologne to Madrid train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 26 h 3 min
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 2 a day

Thalys is a high-speed train company with trains between Cologne and Madrid based in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains that travel at speeds of up to 300 km/h. Thalys offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort and Premium, each with its own set of benefits. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, a bistro car and a selection of newspapers and magazines. The most popular routes for Thalys are Paris to Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne.

Cologne to Madrid train information with Thalys:

Average Duration: 25 h 45 min
Thalys frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Madrid

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne to Madrid 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 Cologne to Madrid.

The train time to Madrid from Cologne is on average 25 h 54 min for the 773 mile (1247 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Cologne to Madrid by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne to Madrid leaves at 9: 42 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne to Madrid leaves at 6: 43 PM.

There are 5 trains a day from Cologne to Madrid which require at least one change with Thalys or Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Cologne to Madrid you can take a train with Thalys or Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Madrid from Cologne on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 43 PM.

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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Madrid from Cologne including taking a bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Cologne

Madrid

Cologne is the most popular Cologne railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Cologne for your trip to Madrid.

Cologne

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25033 Cologne, Province of Brescia, Italy

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