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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. 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 $71, and a flight costs an average of $205.
Distance: 888 miles (1430 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$735 Average price | $138 Average price Cheapest | $559 Average price | $355 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 57m Average total duration 24h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 0m Average total duration 23h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.3 - 8.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cologne:
A bus is $422 (€340) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Cologne costing on average $559 (€451).
A bus is $597 (€481) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cologne costing on average $735 (€592).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 30m.
Bus takes on average 24h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Cologne
How to get from Madrid to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4004 · 504583:30 PM25h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$1841One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 4004 · 504583:30 PM25h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:50 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$1841One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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ICE 6127:05 AM5h00Madrid Barajas Airport12:05 PMCologne Hbf$5661One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain2:50 PM30h06Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:56 PMCologne Hbf$2231One-way3 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM30h05Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:55 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$2271One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM25h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:40 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$2271One-way1 transfer
SK582 · SK1635+ICE 91012:50 PM9h40Madrid Barajas Airport10:30 PMCologne Hbf$2681One-way2 transfers- SK582 · SK1635+ICE 51212:50 PM9h15Madrid Barajas Airport10:05 PMCologne Hbf$2811One-way2 transfers
FR 404+FR 72115:45 AM11h20Madrid Barajas Airport5:05 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cologne:
A bus is $422 (€340) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Cologne costing on average $559 (€451).
A bus is $597 (€481) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cologne costing on average $735 (€592).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 30m.
Bus takes on average 24h 27m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Malta Air, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Iberia, Vueling to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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