Bus Tickets from Cologne to Barcelona

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Next departures for Cologne to Barcelona on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
SantsCheapest
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Barcelona NordFastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Barcelona NordNo tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
Barcelona NordNo tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Barcelona NordNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Barcelona

Bus
Average PriceUS$55 - US$224Average Duration1d 1h
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average PriceUS$386 - US$390Average Duration12h 45m
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$126 - US$126Average Duration17h 50m
47kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Cologne to Barcelona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
US$55Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$101
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance1123 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Cologne to Barcelona Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Barcelona from Cologne, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Barcelona

  1. How far is Cologne from Barcelona?

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

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Barcelona Sants, in Barcelona.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-30
US$99
10-01
US$105
Today
US$83
10-03
US$79
10-04
US$73
10-05
US$103
10-06
US$69
10-07
US$64
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Barcelona was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$64

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

You can expect to pay from US$64 to US$200 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$64 which is on 2025-10-07.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cologne to Barcelona.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cologne to Barcelona, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cologne to Barcelona.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cologne to Barcelona, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Train from Cologne to Barcelona

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