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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
12:00PM
1d3h
3:20PM
Cologne - CGN Airport
Cheapest
Madrid - Estación Sur
Cheapest
5:15AM
1d3h
8:55AM
Cologne - Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
2nd Cheapest
Madrid - Madrid (South)
2nd Cheapest
5:15AM
1d2h
8:10AM
Cologne - Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Fastest
Madrid - Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Fastest
5:15AM
1d5h
10:15AM
Cologne - Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Madrid - Madrid (South)
6:15AM
1d4h
10:15AM
Cologne - Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Madrid - Madrid (South)
Bus Cologne to Madrid: Trip Overview

Bus Cologne to Madrid: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$110
Average bus trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:05 AM
Distance889 miles (1433 km)
Latest bus departure11:50 PM

Cologne to Madrid Buses

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Cologne to Madrid from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

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

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:05AM - 11:50PM
Minimum Price$68
Average Ticket Price$110
Minimum Trip Duration1d1h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d4h
Distance889 miles (1433 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, BlaBlaBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cologne - Madrid

The best way to travel from Cologne to Madrid is by bus. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Cologne to Madrid takes about 1d 4h on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 1d 1h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 888 miles (1432 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 888 miles (1432 km).

On average, there are 5 daily departures on this route, offered by FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. The number of buses from Cologne to Madrid can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Cologne to Madrid by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The first bus leaves at 12:05 AM and the last one leaves at 11:50 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Cologne to Madrid leave from Cologne Airport and arrive at Madrid Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. With prices starting at $66, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The average bus ticket price from Cologne to Madrid is $110. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $66 to $229, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Madrid, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Reina Sofia Museum, San Miguel Gourmet Market, Puerta del Sol and The Three Big Art Galleries - Paseo del Arte (Art Walk).

Yes, it is possible to take an overnight bus from Cologne to Madrid. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04/16
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04/17
$79
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04/19
$84
04/20
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04/22
$68
04/23
$68
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Madrid was searched and found on Apr 22, 2024 with a price of $68

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 $68 to $88 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 $68 which is on 2024-04-22.

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.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Cologne to Madrid.

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.

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

Bus from Madrid to Cologne

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Train from Cologne to Madrid

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