How far is Barcelona from Cologne?

The distance between Barcelona and Cologne is approximately 1125 km (698 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Barcelona to Cologne?

Buses departing from Estació del Nord de Barcelona in Barcelona will take you to Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne.

Bus Barcelona to Cologne from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Barcelona to Cologne on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:15pm	Barcelona Nord	23h 15m	2:30pm	Cologne CGN Airport (train station)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Barcelona Nord	1d	6:25am	Cologne CGN Airport (train station)	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	23h 20m	5:40pm	Cologne CGN Airport (train station)	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	23h 5m	5:40pm	Cologne CGN Airport (train station)	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Barcelona Nord	22h 40m	5:40pm	Cologne CGN Airport (train station)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 12 hours 2 minutes, and with fares starting at just $283, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

12h 2mAverage Duration

1126 kmDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$83 - $465	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$283 - $490	Average Duration12h 2m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$178 - $254	Average Duration16h 50m	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Cologne?

Stops in Barcelona

A - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

B - Barcelona Sants

C - Barcelona Airport

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Cologne by bus

How far is Barcelona from Cologne?
The distance between Barcelona and Cologne is approximately 1125 km (698 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Barcelona to Cologne?
Buses departing from Estació del Nord de Barcelona in Barcelona will take you to Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$137

11-14

$81

Today

$124

11-16

$103

11-17

$134

11-18

$103

11-19

$107

11-20

$80

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $80

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barcelona to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $80 to $232 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-11-20.

What's the cheapest way to go from Barcelona to Cologne?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time1d 1h	Avg Price$169	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time12h 2m	Avg Price$425	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time16h 50m	Avg Price$226	Daily Departures1