Journey information
Overview: Cologne to Madrid flight
Flights from Cologne to Madrid depart on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at 251S$ but you can travel from only 69S$ by coach.
The earliest flight runs at 00:35, the last at 20:45. The fastest flight covers the 1430 km distance in 4h 25m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1430 km |
Average flight duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price 251S$ |
Flights per day 5 |
Fastest flight 4h 25m |
First flight 12:35 AM |
Last flight 8:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Cologne to Madrid
Cheapest price
197S$
Average price
460S$
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 13 m
Flights per day
38
Distance
1430 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Cologne to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Madrid will cost around 460S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only 197S$.
To travel from Cologne to Madrid you need to make at least one change.
ICE 1513+
UX15068:29 AM13h26Cologne Hbf9:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport197 S$1One-way1 change
ICE 11+
UX15068:19 AM13h36Cologne Hbf9:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport201 S$1One-way1 change
28508 · ICE 529+
UX15068:31 AM13h24Cologne Hbf9:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport205 S$1One-way2 changes
ICE 121+
UX15069:18 AM12h37Cologne Hbf9:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport211 S$1One-way1 change
ICE 103+
UX15068:54 AM13h01Cologne Hbf9:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport211 S$1One-way1 change
LX4427+
LX20322:15 PM4h25Cologne Bonn Airport6:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport722 S$1One-way1 change
LH1977 · LH18041:05 PM4h35Cologne Bonn Airport5:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport576 S$1One-way1 change
FR 2054+
FR 86647:35 PM5h25Cologne Bonn Airport1:00 AMMadrid Barajas Airport269 S$1One-way1 change
LH4105 · LH41628:30 AM5h40Cologne Bonn Airport2:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport425 S$1One-way1 change
FR 403+
FR 86621:00 PM6h00Cologne Bonn Airport7:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport374 S$1One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 69S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 69S$, and a flight costs an average of 251S$.
Distance: 1430 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
534S$ Average Price | 129S$ Average Price Cheapest | 406S$ Average Price |
6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 20m Average total duration 24h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 42m Average total duration 25h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.3 - 8.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Madrid flight times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Madrid flights for today, Sunday, 14 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1713+ TP571 · TP1022 | 7:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 16h47 | 12:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 1713+ OU411 · OU372 | 7:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 35h12 | 6:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 1713+ TP571 · TP1018 | 7:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 11h37 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 1713+ TP571 · TP1018 | 7:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 11h37 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 513+ UX1506 | 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 14h01 | 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 513+ TP571 · TP1022 | 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 16h26 | 12:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 513+ OU411 · OU372 | 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 34h51 | 6:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 513+ TP571 · TP1018 | 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 11h16 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
FR 2776+ FR 8664 | 8:15 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 11h30 | 7:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 11+ UX1506 | 8:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 13h36 | 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 11+ TP573 · TP1012 | 8:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 28h21 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 11+ TP573 · TP1010 | 8:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 25h46 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 11+ TP573 · TP1014 | 8:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 31h06 | 3:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4105 · LH4162 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h40 | 2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
28508 · ICE 529+ UX1506 | 8:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 13h24 | 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
28508 · ICE 529+ TP573 · TP1012 | 8:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 28h09 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
28508 · ICE 529+ OU411 · OU372 | 8:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 34h14 | 6:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
28508 · ICE 529+ TP573 · TP1014 | 8:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 30h54 | 3:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
28508 · ICE 529+ TP573 · TP1010 | 8:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 25h34 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
ICE 103+ UX1506 | 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 13h01 | 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 103+ TP573 · TP1012 | 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 27h46 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 103+ OU411 · OU372 | 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 33h51 | 6:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 103+ TP573 · TP1014 | 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 30h31 | 3:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 103+ TP573 · TP1010 | 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 25h11 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 121+ UX1506 | 9:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h37 | 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 121+ TP573 · TP1010 | 9:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 24h47 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 121+ TP573 · TP1012 | 9:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 27h22 | 12:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
10909 · ICE 915+ UX1506 | 9:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h33 | 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
FR 5520 · FR 3012 | 12:20 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 9h40 | 10:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
FR 5520 · FR 2776 | 12:20 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h25 | 7:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB1146+ FR 9840 | 12:55 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 10h15 | 11:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
IB536+ FR 9840 | 12:55 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 8h35 | 9:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
FR 9840+ EC7651 | 12:55 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 8h45 | 9:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH4051+ LH1804 | 1:05 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h35 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LH4051+ LH109 · LH1120 | 1:05 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 6h45 | 7:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LX4427+ LX2020 | 4:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 17h05 | 9:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 127+ OU5405 · OU372 | 5:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 25h27 | 6:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
10925 · ICE 1013+ OU5405 · OU372 | 5:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 25h23 | 6:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
28526 · ICE 727+ OU5405 · OU372 | 5:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 25h14 | 6:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
LX4429+ LX2020 | 6:40 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 14h40 | 9:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
LX4425+ LX2020 | 6:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 27h00 | 9:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 1511+ UX1502 | 6:27 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h13 | 1:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 1511+ TP571 · TP1018 | 6:27 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h43 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 1511+ OU5397 · OU372 | 6:27 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h18 | 6:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
28504 · ICE 525+ UX1502 | 6:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h09 | 1:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
28504 · ICE 525+ TP571 · TP1018 | 6:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h39 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
28504 · ICE 525+ OU5397 · OU372 | 6:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h14 | 6:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
ICE 101+ OU5397 · OU372 | 6:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 11h51 | 6:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 101+ TP571 · TP1018 | 6:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h16 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 changes | |
LH5348+ LH4162 | 7:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h10 | 2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 change | |
17406 · ICE 913+ OU5397 · OU372 | 7:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 11h24 | 6:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
17406 · ICE 913+ TP571 · TP1018 | 7:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 11h49 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3 changes | |
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FAQs: Cologne to Madrid flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Madrid by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Madrid
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in both terminals, including duty-free and fashion.
- Parking available near terminals, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Lufthansa Lounge.
- Located in Terminal 2, service desk.
- Bus: SB60, 161
- Train: S13, S19
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and fashion brands.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 2.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including VIP lounges.
- Located in Terminal 1, 2, and 4.
- Metro: Line 8
- Bus: Lines 101, 200, Exprés-203
- Train: Cercanías C1, C10
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