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Travel from Madrid to Cologne by train in 18 hours 3 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Madrid to Cologne by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Madrid to Cologne by train is 25 hours 31 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 18 hours 3 minutes. You'll usually find 5 trains per day traveling the 1247 km between these two destinations. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way as there are no direct services to Cologne.
Book train tickets from Madrid to Cologne in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. You can check prices from Madrid to Cologne in our Journey Planner.
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Madrid to Cologne by train
| First train | 6:16 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 1:18 pm | |
| Departure station | Madrid | |
| Arrival station | Cologne | |
| Journey time | From 18h 3m | |
| Distance | 775 miles (1247 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 4 changes |
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Madrid to Cologne?
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.