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Taking the train from Cologne (Germany) to Barcelona in 12 hours 45 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Cologne (Germany) to Barcelona? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 16 hours 15 minutes to travel the 1124 km from Cologne (Germany) to Barcelona by train, although you can get there in as little as 12 hours 45 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 2 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.
Train tickets from Cologne (Germany) to Barcelona start from $141.09 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Barcelona? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train schedule below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Cologne (Germany) to Barcelona by train
It takes an average of 16h 15m to travel from Cologne (Germany) to Barcelona by train, over a distance of around 699 miles (1124 km). There are normally 2 trains per day traveling from Cologne (Germany) to Barcelona and tickets for this journey start from $141.09 when you book in advance.
| First train | 8:44 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 6:44 pm | |
| Departure station | Cologne (Germany) | |
| Arrival station | Barcelona | |
| Journey time | From 12h 45m | |
| Distance | 699 miles (1124 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $141.09 | |
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What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Cologne (Germany) to Barcelona?
Want to know more about your journey from Cologne (Germany) to Barcelona? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Cologne (Germany) to Barcelona?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and deals
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
* Based on European average monthly visitors to Trainline’s app and website from 1.1.2023 to 10.31.2023 vs other independent retailers.