Trains tickets from Barcelona to Cologne

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Next departures to Cologne

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Barcelona (Airport T2C)
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Barcelona to Cologne.

Average Price$57 - $329Average Duration1d 1h
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$150 - $161Average Duration14h 50m
47kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Barcelona to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 14 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
14h 50mAverage Duration
$150Cheapest ticket
47kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Barcelona - Cologne

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Barcelona to Cologne is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cologne 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Barcelona and Cologne, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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 apologize to each passenger.

Will you be returning to Barcelona by train?

Train from Cologne to Barcelona

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