How to get from Barcelona to Cologne
- 1124 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Cologne: bus. The two cities are about 1124 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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1124 km
Barcelona to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Barcelona → Colognebus
FlixBus·18h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Barcelona to Cologne
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 11:20 and the last at 13:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 11:20 | 13:20 |
All departures
- 11:20
- 12:20
- 13:20
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 18h 50m€62Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Barcelona to Cologne, about 18h 50m. In total it's roughly €73 over 18h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Cologne: common questions
When is the first bus from Barcelona to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 11:20 and the last at 13:20, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to Cologne?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 11:20 and 13:20.
How far is Cologne from Barcelona?
About 1124 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Barcelona to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026