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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cologne/Bonn Airport | Barcelona Nord | Cheapest | |||||
 | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Barcelona Nord | Fastest | |||||
| Cologne/Bonn Airport | Barcelona Nord | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Barcelona Nord | No tags | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Barcelona Nord | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Barcelona
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 1 day, 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Barcelona?
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
Stops in Barcelona
- ACarrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
- BCarrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
- D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain - EPasseig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
- F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Barcelona by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Barcelona?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Barcelona start from $42. The average price for this route is around $96. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Barcelona?
The average bus trip duration from Cologne to Barcelona is 1d , covering a distance of 695 miles (1121 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Barcelona route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Barcelona?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Barcelona at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Barcelona?
A bus trip from Cologne to Barcelona generates an estimated 28 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Barcelona?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11357 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Barcelona?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Cologne to Barcelona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Barcelona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Barcelona was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $68To 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 $68 to $118 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 $68 which is on 2026-01-12.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Barcelona?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
