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Cologne to Barcelona by train
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Cheapest Price CA$107.25
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30 days in advance CA$250.25
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7 days in advance CA$579.80
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First train00:00
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Last train23:57
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey11hr 40m
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Distance1,127 kilometres
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Trains per day35
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Avg. journey time19hr 38m
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Train operators
Cologne to Barcelona by train
Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Cologne to Barcelona? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 1,127 kilometres.
Train cost between Cologne and Barcelona
Average fares along this route:
The cheapest ticket price: CA$107.25
Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance: CA$250
Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance: CA$579
Finding cheap train tickets
Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:
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Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively
Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)
Select a non-flexible fare
Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares
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Train timetable for travel between Cologne and Barcelona
There are a number of different options for travellers going from Cologne to Barcelona by train. Here is what to expect along this route:
First daily departure (weekday): 00:00
Last daily departure (weekday): 23:57
First daily departure (weekend): 00:00
Last daily departure (weekend): 23:57
Average number of daily trains: 35 trains
Frequency of train departures: every 11 minutes
Average train travel time from Cologne to Barcelona
The quickest time by train is 11 hours and 40 minutes, travelling a total distance of 1,127 kilometres.
When do tickets go on sale between Cologne and Barcelona?
You can start planning and booking your trip between Cologne and Barcelona 8 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.
Learn even more about travelling from Cologne to Barcelona by train
Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Barcelona.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the distance from Cologne to Barcelona by train?
The train route from Cologne to Barcelona covers 1,127 kilometres.
How much does the train from Cologne to Barcelona cost?
The lowest fare on this route is CA$107.25. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around CA$250. When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around CA$579.
When do tickets go on sale for trains from Cologne to Barcelona?
Tickets for this journey become available 8 months before the travel date.
What’s the travel time from Cologne to Barcelona by train?
The fastest journey is 11 hours and 40 minutes.
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