How to get from Madrid to Cologne

Travel from Madrid, Spain to Cologne, Germany is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Cologne from Madrid restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Cologne, Germany from Madrid?

Entry Requirements:

• 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)

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Cologne, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

The above information was last verified on 21/05/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Madrid and Cologne closer to your planned date of departure here.

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

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

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

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

• 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

Which rules do I need to follow in Madrid, Spain regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Spain 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 19/05/2022. 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 Madrid from Cologne here.

There are 2 ways to travel to Cologne from Madrid including taking a coach or flight.

The cheapest way from Madrid to Cologne is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £54 compared to other travel options to Cologne:

A coach is about £75 less than a flight, which costs on average £129 for this trip.

The fastest way to get to Cologne from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 25 min.

There are alternative travel options to Cologne that can usually take longer:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 28 h 40 min.

Cologne is approximately 886 miles (1429 km) away from Madrid.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Madrid to Cologne:

• Most travellers take a coach from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 to Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.
• Most travellers board their plane from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Cologne/Bonn Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Cologne by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Madrid to Cologne for £54.
• Travel with Lufthansa to go to Cologne by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lufthansa Madrid to Cologne tickets on Omio for £129.

When planning your trip between Madrid and Cologne, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets are costing on average £54 one way.
• Plane tickets cost £129 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets between Madrid and Cologne online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.