How to get from Cologne to Madrid

Travel between Cologne, Germany and Madrid, Spain is: Partially open.

Can travellers from Germany enter Spain?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Madrid from Cologne?

Conditions of entry into Spain:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health screen upon arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Madrid, Spain?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Spain has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 23/05/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip to Madrid from Cologne.

The current restriction level for returning to Cologne, Germany from Spain is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Cologne, Germany from Madrid, Spain?

Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Cologne from Madrid?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

Which rules do I need to follow in Cologne, Germany regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 24/05/2022. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Cologne from Madrid here.

There are 2 travel options from Cologne to Madrid: coach or flight.

The cheapest way from Cologne to Madrid is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £130 compared to other travel options to Madrid:

A coach journey is usually £247 less than a journey to Madrid by plane, which costs on average £377 for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Madrid from Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 45 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by coach can take 24 h 30 min   on average.

The distance from Cologne to Madrid is approximately 886 miles (1429 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Cologne to Madrid:

• Coaches mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
• Flights mostly leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and tend to arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Madrid:

• You can take a coach from Cologne to Madrid with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for £130 with Flixbus from Cologne to Madrid.
• You can travel by plane between Cologne and Madrid with Lufthansa, and you can find Lufthansa Cologne to Madrid tickets for £377 on Omio.

Before travelling from Cologne to Madrid, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket for this route is £130 one way on average.
• The price of a plane ticket for this route is on average £377 one way.

But we recommend booking Cologne to Madrid tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.