How to get from Madrid to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Cologne is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 886 miles (1429 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $164 - $514 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $164 (€147) • 27 h 40 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $514 (€461) • 5 h 40 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Lufthansa Cityline |
Take a bus or flight to travel 886 miles (1429 km) from Madrid to Cologne. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 5 h 40 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $164 (€147). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Lufthansa Cityline among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Madrid to Cologne.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $109 (€97). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a travel and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair travel ticket from Madrid to Cologne includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.
There are 2 travel options between Madrid and Cologne. You can take a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Cologne is a bus with an average price of $164 (€147).
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cologne:
A bus is $350 (€314) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cologne costing on average $514 (€461).
The quickest way to travel from Madrid to Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 5 h 40 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 27 h 40 min of travel time.
Cologne is approximately 886 miles (1429 km) away from Madrid.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Cologne:
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Cologne:
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