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 €93.

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

A bus is €72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Cologne costing on average €165.

A bus is €300 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Cologne costing on average €393.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 8m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 4m.

Train takes on average 15h 13m.

The distance from Barcelona to Cologne is approximately 697 miles (1123 km).

The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Cologne is:

• Around 8 buses per day.
• Around 6 flights per day.
• Around 2 trains 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 SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Cologne by train.
• Travel with Ryanair, Eurowings, Malta Air, Smartwings, Lufthansa, Tuifly, Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Cologne by flight.

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

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

Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. 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.