How to travel from Cologne to Valencia

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Valencia

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $203 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $203, while a flight costs an average of $452.

Distance: 867 miles (1396 km)

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$452

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$203

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$455

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5h 54m

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27h 34m

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27h 4m

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17h 4m

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1.4 - 3.5kg

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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 Valencia is a bus with an average price of $203 (€166).

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

A bus is $249 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Valencia costing on average $452 (€370).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Valencia is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 54m.

Other travel options to Valencia take longer:

Bus takes on average 27h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Valencia including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Valencia among Omio's users.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 13h 10m sooner (3h 54m by flight vs 17h 4m by car) and save roughly $3 (€2) compared to fuel and tolls ($452 (€370) vs $455 (€372)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Cologne to Valencia

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:00 AM30h30
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    6:30 AMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
    $1121One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:00 AM30h30
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    6:30 AMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
    $1121One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsLX4425+Helvetic AirwaysLX2140
    6:20 AM5h15
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    11:35 AMValencia Airport
    $4061One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 PM37h20
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    12:55 PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
    $1311One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:14 PM38h16
    Cologne Hbf
    6:30 AMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
    $1461One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:50 AM29h05
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    12:55 PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
    $1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS250 · OS431
    8:40 PM13h55
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    10:35 AMValencia Airport
    $3581One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsLX4429+SwissLX2146
    6:40 PM5h25
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    12:05 AMValencia Airport
    $4611One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsLX4429+Helvetic AirwaysLX2140
    6:40 PM14h15
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    8:55 AMValencia Airport
    $4611One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Valencia

Travel to Valencia 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 Valencia.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Valencia including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Valencia is a bus with an average price of $203 (€166).

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

A bus is $249 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Valencia costing on average $452 (€370).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Valencia is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 54m.

Other travel options to Valencia take longer:

Bus takes on average 27h 34m.

The distance from Cologne to Valencia is approximately 867 miles (1396 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Valencia is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Valencia 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 Valencia:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Valencia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Valencia by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Valencia by bus.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Eurowings, Smartwings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Tuifly to go to Valencia by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Valencia:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Valencia often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Seville, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Valencia and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Valencia to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Valencia, you can explore the vibrant street art in the El Carmen neighborhood, enjoy a traditional paella at a local restaurant, visit the Bioparc with its naturalistic habitats, relax on the sandy beaches of Malvarrosa, or attend a flamenco show for an authentic cultural experience. Key sights include the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia Cathedral, La Lonja de la Seda, Turia Gardens, and the Central Market.
For a fulfilling experience, 3 to 4 days in Valencia is ideal to explore its main attractions like the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia Cathedral, and the beaches.

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