How to travel from Madrid to Cologne

International travel from Madrid, Spain to Cologne, Germany is: Partially open.

Can I enter Germany if coming from Spain?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Cologne if traveling from Madrid?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

What measures do I need to follow in Cologne, Germany due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Germany must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 11/28/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Madrid and Cologne.

The restriction level for your return to Madrid, Spain from Germany is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Madrid from Cologne restricted?

Entry into Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Madrid from Cologne?

Conditions of reentry into Spain:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Health screen upon arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Madrid, Spain?

You should observe these safety measures in Spain as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Spain was last checked on 11/29/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Madrid from Cologne closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 ways to travel between Madrid and Cologne including taking a flight or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Madrid is by taking a bus, which costs on average $97 (€80).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Cologne:

A bus is $85 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cologne costing on average $182 (€151).

The fastest way to get to Cologne from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 4 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Cologne can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Cologne by bus can take on average 28 h 40 min.

You should expect to travel around 886 miles (1429 km) between Madrid and Cologne.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Cologne:

• Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Cologne/Bonn Airport.
• Buses mostly leave from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and tend to arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Cologne:

• You can go to Cologne from Madrid by plane with Lufthansa Cityline. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $182 (€151) with Lufthansa Cityline from Madrid to Cologne on Omio.
• You can travel by bus between Madrid and Cologne with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Madrid to Cologne tickets for $97 (€80) on Omio.

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

• You'll find direct flights with.
• You can travel directly by bus with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Madrid to Cologne.

When planning your trip from Madrid to Cologne, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost on average $182 (€151) one way.
• Bus tickets cost on average $97 (€80) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Madrid to Cologne online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.