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- This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Madrid
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceUS$82 - US$365 | Average duration1d 3h | 36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestMost eco-friendly | ||
Carpool | Average priceUS$145 - US$145 | Average duration18h 20m | 60kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | Fastest |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to MadridAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 18 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Madrid
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Cologne to Madrid?
Trains travelling between Cologne and Madrid leave from Hbf or Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Madrid Puerta De Atocha, Madrid-Chamartin, Madrid-Príncipe Pio.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Madrid you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Cologne and Madrid, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Cologne to Madrid.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60m under the Great Wall of China!
Japanese trains are always on time. It is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologise to each passenger.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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