How to travel from Madrid to Cologne

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

Is international entry into Cologne from Madrid restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

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

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for all travellers by air
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Cologne, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

The above information was last verified on 7/27/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Cologne from Madrid closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Madrid, Spain from Germany is: Fully open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Spain from Germany?

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

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Spain from Germany?

Requirements for reentering Spain:

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

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Spain?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Spain to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

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

The above information about your return travel to Madrid, Spain was last verified on 7/28/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Madrid from Cologne.

You can travel to Cologne from Madrid 2 different ways: flight or bus.

The Madrid to Cologne distance is around 886 miles (1429 km).

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 depart from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Lufthansa Cityline can get you to Cologne by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Lufthansa Cityline from Madrid to Cologne for $433 (€344) on Omio.
• Travel with Flixbus for buses to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Madrid to Cologne tickets on Omio for $120 (€95).

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

• You can check for a direct bus to Cologne with.

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

Before traveling from Madrid to Cologne, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket for this route costs on average $433 (€344) one way.
• A bus ticket for this trip is costing $120 (€95) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Madrid to Cologne tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Madrid is by taking a bus, which costs on average $120 (€95).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Cologne:

Taking a bus is about $314 (€249) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $433 (€344) for this route.

The fastest way to get to Cologne from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 30 min.

Other travel options to Cologne can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Cologne by bus can take on average 24 h 45 min.