Bus Tickets from Cologne to Madrid

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Madrid on October 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Estación SurCheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)Fastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Madrid

busbud logoWe recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
1441 kmDistance
36kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceUS$79 - US$328Average Duration1d 3h
36kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average PriceUS$197 - US$197Average Duration20h 10m
60kg CO₂e

Bus Cologne to Madrid: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$148
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 3h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance1441 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Cologne to Madrid Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Madrid

  1. How far is Cologne from Madrid?

    Cologne and Madrid are 1432 km (888 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Madrid?

    Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Estación Sur in Madrid.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-25
US$145
10-26
US$131
Today
US$99
10-28
US$138
10-29
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10-31
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11-01
US$144
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Madrid was searched and found on Oct 27, 2025 with a price of US$99

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$99 to US$145 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$138 which is on 2025-10-28.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cologne and Madrid!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cologne to Madrid, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cologne to Madrid.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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