How much does a bus ticket from Cologne to Barcelona cost?

The bus ticket price from Cologne to Barcelona starts at US$63. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cologne to Barcelona is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Barcelona?

The average travel time between Cologne and Barcelona is around 1d , although the fastest bus will take about 18h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1125 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Cologne and Barcelona?

The number of buses from Cologne to Barcelona can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cologne to Barcelona by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Cologne to Barcelona?

When taking the bus from Cologne to Barcelona, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Barcelona?

Buses travelling between Cologne and Barcelona leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport or Hbf and arrive at Barcelona Sants, Estació del Nord de Barcelona, Barcelona Airport.

Bus Cologne to Barcelona from US$60 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Barcelona on 31 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1d	23:45	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
		11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1d	12:30	Barcelona Nord	Fastest

Next departures from Cologne to Barcelona on 1 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 45m	18:50	Barcelona Nord	CheapestFastest
	11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1d	12:30	Barcelona Nord	No tags
	07:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	23h 45m	07:15	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	1d 14h	06:45	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	No tags
	23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1d	23:45	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Barcelona on 2 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1d	12:30	Barcelona Nord	CheapestFastest
		23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1d	23:45	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Barcelona on 3 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1d	12:30	Barcelona Nord	CheapestFastest
		23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1d	23:45	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Barcelona on 4 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 45m	18:50	Barcelona Nord	CheapestFastest
23:00	Cologne/Bonn Airport	1d	23:45	Barcelona Nord	No tags
10:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	23h 45m	10:20	Barcelona Nord	No tags
10:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 2h	13:20	Sants	No tags
09:55	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1d	10:20	Barcelona Nord	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Barcelona

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 14 hours and with fares starting at just US$105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

14hAverage duration

1124 kmDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$63 - US$312	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$386 - US$390	Average duration12h 45m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$105 - US$124	Average duration14h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e

Bus Cologne to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$104

Average bus trip duration1d

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure00:05

Distance1121 km

Latest bus departure23:55

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 120 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 066 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Cologne to Barcelona Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Barcelona from Cologne, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Barcelona?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Barcelona

A - Barcelona Sants

B - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

C - Barcelona Airport

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Barcelona

How much does a bus ticket from Cologne to Barcelona cost?
The bus ticket price from Cologne to Barcelona starts at US$63. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cologne to Barcelona is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Barcelona?
The average travel time between Cologne and Barcelona is around 1d , although the fastest bus will take about 18h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1125 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Cologne and Barcelona?
The number of buses from Cologne to Barcelona can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cologne to Barcelona by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Cologne to Barcelona?
When taking the bus from Cologne to Barcelona, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Barcelona?
Buses travelling between Cologne and Barcelona leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport or Hbf and arrive at Barcelona Sants, Estació del Nord de Barcelona, Barcelona Airport.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

28/10

US$120

29/10

US$156

Today

US$155

31/10

US$96

01/11

US$67

02/11

US$107

03/11

US$84

04/11

US$60

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Barcelona was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$60

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

You can expect to pay from US$60 to US$156 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$60, which is on 2025-11-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cologne to Barcelona.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cologne to Barcelona, 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 Barcelona.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cologne to Barcelona, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Barcelona?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d	Avg priceUS$104	Daily departures4
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time12h 45m	Avg priceUS$386	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time14h	Avg priceUS$105	Daily departures2

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