How far is Cologne from Barcelona?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Barcelona?

Most of the buses traveling from Cologne to Barcelona leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Barcelona Sants. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Barcelona?

Once in Barcelona, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Beaches: Mar Bella & de Bogatell, La Sagrada Família, National Art Museum of Catalonia, Plaça Reial and Street Art Tours.

Bus Cologne to Barcelona from $63 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cologne to Barcelona on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 4h	4:40am	Sants	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 9h	9:00am	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1d 7h	7:25am	Sants	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1d 8h	8:00am	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1d 7h	7:25am	Sants	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Barcelona

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 14 hours and with fares starting at just $105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

14hAverage Duration

697 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$63 - $312	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$386 - $390	Average Duration12h 45m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$105 - $124	Average Duration14h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,134 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Barcelona?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Barcelona

A - Barcelona Sants

B - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

C - Barcelona Airport

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Barcelona by bus

How far is Cologne from Barcelona?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Barcelona?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/15

$81

11/16

$96

Today

$67

11/18

$84

11/19

$64

11/20

$107

11/21

$77

11/22

$86

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Barcelona was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $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 $64 to $146 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 $64 which is on 2025-11-19.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d	Avg Price$104	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time12h 45m	Avg Price$386	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time14h	Avg Price$105	Daily Departures2