How to get from Cologne to Barcelona
- 1124 km as the crow flies
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Barcelona: train, flight. 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 21, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1124 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €19Checked Oct 8 | 7h 29mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €57Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 18h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€19Checked Oct 87h 29m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€57Omio catalogue, Oct 1018h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne → Brussels Airporttrain
Deutsche Bahn·1h 43m - 2Brussels Airport → Lyon Saint-Exupéryflight1h 31m
- 3Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Cologne to Barcelona
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 00:00 | 23:00 |
All departures
- 00:00
- 22:00
- 23:00
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 45m€57Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
Deutsche BahnCologne-Brussels AirportBook →VuelingLyon Saint-Exupéry-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
FlixBusCologne-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, Vueling, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Barcelona works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Cologne to Brussels, about 1h 43m. Transfer in Brussels and continue by flight on to Lyon (1h 31m). Transfer in Lyon and continue by Vueling flight on to Barcelona (1h 30m). In total it's roughly €154 over 7h 29m, 2 transfers.
Cologne to Barcelona: common questions
When is the first bus from Cologne to Barcelona?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:00, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Barcelona?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to Barcelona leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Cologne to Barcelona?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Barcelona from Cologne?
About 1124 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Cologne to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, Vueling, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Barcelona?
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: Deutsche Bahn, Vueling
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 21 Sep 2026