How to travel from Barcelona to Cologne

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 €110.

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

A bus is €252 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Cologne costing on average €362.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 46m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 11m.

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 6 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 Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Malta Air, Ryanair, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, British Airways, Air Baltic, Vueling, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Brussels Airlines to go to Cologne by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Cologne with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Malta Air, Ryanair, Smartwings, CitizenPlane.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

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.