How to travel from Cologne to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Madrid

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 $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. 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 $86, and a flight costs an average of $311.

Distance: 888 miles (1430 km)

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$663

Average price

$160

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$503

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$497

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6h 32m

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3h 32m

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25h 20m

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24h 50m

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25h 42m

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25h 12m

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17h 38m

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4.3 - 8.6kg

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1.4 - 3.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $160 (€129).

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

A bus is $344 (€277) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Madrid costing on average $503 (€406).

A bus is $503 (€406) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Madrid costing on average $663 (€534).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 50m.

Train takes on average 25h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Madrid among Omio's users.

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from Cologne to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:50 AM24h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $1541One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:50 AM24h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $1541One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4105 · LH4162
    8:30 AM5h40
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    2:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $7261One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM31h30
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $1571One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM32h00
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1751One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 AM28h05
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    1:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1771One-way
    2 transfers
  • RyanairFR 9840+easyJetEC7689
    1:45 PM7h35
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    9:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $5521One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 103+TAP PortugalTP573 · TP1010
    8:54 AM25h11
    Cologne Hbf
    10:05 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $5711One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1513+TAP PortugalTP573 · TP1010
    8:29 AM25h36
    Cologne Hbf
    10:05 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $5831One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Madrid

Travel 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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $160 (€129).

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

A bus is $344 (€277) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Madrid costing on average $503 (€406).

A bus is $503 (€406) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Madrid costing on average $663 (€534).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 50m.

Train takes on average 25h 12m.

The distance from Cologne to Madrid is approximately 888 miles (1430 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Madrid is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Madrid 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 Cologne to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Iberia, Swiss to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Madrid:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Iberia.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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