Cheapest price
$592
Average price
$592
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 3 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1430 km
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.
The average ticket from Cologne to Madrid will cost around $592 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $592.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Madrid without transferring at least 3 times.
Omio 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 prices starting from €77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €77, and a train costs an average of €375.
Distance: 888 miles (1430 km)
Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
---|---|---|
€431 Average price | €393 Average price | €136 Average price Cheapest |
27h 17m Average total duration 26h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 2m Average total duration 25h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 4.3 - 8.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 888 miles (1430 km) |
Average train duration 26h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $467 (€375) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 25h 1m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 23:55 |
Buy your official SNCF (3) and Thalys train tickets between Cologne and Madrid from $515 (€413) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.
Say "oui" to SNCF, France's national train company, that make it easy to go all over France as well as to countries like Spain and Germany. The company offers a wide range of fares, including the cheap Prem tickets, standard tickets called Loisir and Pro tickets for greater flexibility. SNCF also offers discount cards that you can apply on Omio, such as the Youth and Senior Card.
SNCF (3) from Cologne to Madrid train information:
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