Trains tickets from Cologne to Barcelona

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Next departures to Barcelona

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 13 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: August 15 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona (Airport T2C)
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Barcelona.

Bus
Average Price$61 - $308Average Duration1d 1h
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$74 - $151Average Duration14h 30m
47kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Barcelona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 14 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
14h 30mAverage Duration
$74Cheapest ticket
47kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cologne - Barcelona

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 Cologne to Barcelona 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 Barcelona 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 Barcelona, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Cologne to Barcelona, 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.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Barcelona to Cologne

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