How to travel from Barcelona to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €109, while a flight costs an average of €310.

Distance: 697 miles (1123 km)

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€310

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€109

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€222

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5h 9m

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3h 9m

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23h 15m

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22h 45m

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14h 9m

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The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Cologne is a bus with an average price of €109.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Cologne:

A bus is €200 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Cologne costing on average €310.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 9m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Cologne among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 0m sooner (3h 9m by flight vs 14h 9m by car). Tickets start at around €310 compared to roughly €222 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Barcelona to Cologne

How to get from Barcelona to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Barcelona to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 PM18h50
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    8:10 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    €771One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 PM18h50
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    8:10 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    €771One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW523
    9:05 PM2h20
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    11:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    €1201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3134 · 50428
    4:40 PM25h10
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    5:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    €951One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM26h10
    Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    10:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    €991One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:25 PM25h15
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    5:40 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    €1011One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW521
    9:05 AM2h20
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    11:25 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    €2901One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 2511
    9:50 AM2h25
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    12:15 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    €3161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1856 · TK1671
    7:05 PM14h20
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    9:25 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    €4001One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Cologne

Travel 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
There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Cologne is a bus with an average price of €109.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Cologne:

A bus is €200 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Cologne costing on average €310.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 9m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 15m.

The distance from Barcelona to Cologne is approximately 697 miles (1123 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Cologne is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Cologne by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Cologne with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Smartwings, Malta Air, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Cologne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Cologne, you can explore the Cologne Chocolate Museum to learn about chocolate history and production, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and visit the Botanical Gardens Flora for stunning floral displays. Discover trendy boutiques and vibrant street art in the Belgian Quarter, or attend a concert at the renowned Cologne Philharmonic Hall. Don't miss the iconic Cologne Cathedral, the modern art collection at Museum Ludwig, and the love lock-adorned Hohenzollern Bridge. Wander through the charming Old Town (Altstadt) and visit the diverse Cologne Zoo.
Three days are generally recommended to explore Cologne's main attractions, including the Cologne Cathedral, Old Town, and museums.
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