Bus Tickets from Madrid to Cologne

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Next departures to Cologne

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid (South)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid (South)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid (South)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Madrid to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$134 - $234Average Duration1d 3h
36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$126 - $151Average Duration18h 30m
60kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Madrid to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 18 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
18h 30mAverage Duration
$126Cheapest ticket
60kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Madrid to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$190
Average bus trip duration1d 3h
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance881 miles (1420 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Madrid to Cologne Bus

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

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$226
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$174
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madrid to Cologne was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $174

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

You can expect to pay from $174 to $255 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $174 which is on 2025-07-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Madrid to Cologne.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Madrid to Cologne that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus from Madrid to Cologne

You can also go to Cologne by train

Train from Madrid to Cologne

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