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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Madrid.

Bus
Average Price$82 - $382Average Duration1d 3h
36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$145 - $145Average Duration18h 20m
60kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Madrid

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 18 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
18h 20mAverage Duration
$145Cheapest ticket
60kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cologne - Madrid

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There are many train stations in the world, check it station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

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 personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Cologne to Madrid.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, 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 60 m 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 apologize 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.

Will you be returning to Cologne by train?

Train from Madrid to Cologne

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