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What is the best way to travel from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Madrid?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Madrid from Cologne/Bonn Airport. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
24h 5m
£63
£92
4
Flight
4h 50m
£31
£145
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What is the cheapest way to reach Madrid from Cologne/Bonn Airport?

You can reach Madrid with just £31 by taking a Flight from Skyscanner, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
from £31
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £64
Thursday
from £93
Friday
from £63
Saturday
Sunday
from £94

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Skyscanner
    13h 25m
    0
    23:10
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:35
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £31
  • Eurowings
    26h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    09:40
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £96
  • Wizz Air
    21h 5m
    0
    22:55
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    20:00
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £123
  • Lufthansa
    8h 40m
    0
    09:10
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    17:50
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £134
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    14h 50m
    0
    20:20
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    11:10
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £148

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    32h 0m
    0
    23:55
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    07:55
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £64
  • FlixBus
    25h 5m
    0
    07:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:55
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £67

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Skyscanner
    11h 5m
    0
    12:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    23:55
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £93
  • Ryanair
    5h 40m
    0
    13:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    18:55
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £138
  • British Airways
    18h 5m
    0
    17:05
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    11:10
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £203
  • Eurowings
    26h 35m
    0
    06:45
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    09:20
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £219
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    10h 0m
    0
    13:35
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    23:35
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £352

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    27h 15m
    0
    11:55
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    15:10
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £63
  • FlixBus
    28h 50m
    0
    03:05
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    07:55
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £90
  • FlixBus
    32h 5m
    0
    23:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:55
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £92
  • FlixBus
    25h 5m
    0
    07:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:55
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £101
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Skyscanner
    13h 40m
    0
    07:55
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    21:35
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £100
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    11h 25m
    0
    10:10
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    21:35
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £120
  • Eurowings
    21h 25m
    0
    12:40
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    10:05
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £147
  • Wizz Air
    21h 5m
    0
    22:55
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    20:00
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £182
  • AtlasGlobal
    4h 59m
    0
    18:11
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    23:10
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    AtlasGlobal
    Economy
    from £187

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    32h 0m
    0
    23:55
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    07:55
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £94
  • FlixBus
    24h 5m
    0
    08:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:55
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £125
  • FlixBus
    31h 40m
    0
    00:00
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:40
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £134
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    17h 25m
    0
    07:40
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    01:05
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £96
  • Skyscanner
    10h 15m
    0
    07:40
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    17:55
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £102
  • Eurowings
    17h 0m
    0
    18:10
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    11:10
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £140
  • Lauda Europe
    4h 50m
    0
    20:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    01:05
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £140
  • Wizz Air
    22h 20m
    0
    22:20
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    20:40
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £149

What are the fastest trips from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Madrid?

You can get to Madrid from Cologne/Bonn Airport in just 4h 50m with a Flight from Lauda Europe. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
from 8h 40m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 25h 5m
Thursday
from 5h 40m
Friday
from 4h 59m
Saturday
Sunday
from 4h 50m

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Lufthansa
    8h 40m
    0
    09:10
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    17:50
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £134
  • Skyscanner
    13h 25m
    0
    23:10
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    12:35
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £31
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    14h 50m
    0
    20:20
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    11:10
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £148
  • Wizz Air
    21h 5m
    0
    22:55
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    20:00
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £123
  • Eurowings
    26h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    09:40
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £96

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    25h 5m
    0
    07:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:55
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £67
  • FlixBus
    32h 0m
    0
    23:55
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    07:55
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £64

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    5h 40m
    0
    13:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    18:55
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £138
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    10h 0m
    0
    13:35
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    23:35
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £352
  • Skyscanner
    11h 5m
    0
    12:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    23:55
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £93
  • British Airways
    18h 5m
    0
    17:05
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    11:10
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £203
  • Eurowings
    26h 35m
    0
    06:45
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    09:20
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £219

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • AtlasGlobal
    4h 59m
    0
    18:11
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    23:10
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    AtlasGlobal
    Economy
    from £187
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    11h 25m
    0
    10:10
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    21:35
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £120
  • Skyscanner
    13h 40m
    0
    07:55
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    21:35
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £100
  • Wizz Air
    21h 5m
    0
    22:55
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    20:00
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £182
  • Eurowings
    21h 25m
    0
    12:40
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    10:05
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £147
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    25h 5m
    0
    07:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:55
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £101
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    27h 15m
    0
    11:55
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    15:10
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £63
  • FlixBus
    28h 50m
    0
    03:05
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    07:55
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £90
  • FlixBus
    32h 5m
    0
    23:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:55
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £92

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Lauda Europe
    4h 50m
    0
    20:15
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    01:05
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £140
  • Skyscanner
    10h 15m
    0
    07:40
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    17:55
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £102
  • Eurowings
    17h 0m
    0
    18:10
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    11:10
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £140
  • Ryanair
    17h 25m
    0
    07:40
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    01:05
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £96
  • Wizz Air
    22h 20m
    0
    22:20
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station
    20:40
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £149
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    24h 5m
    0
    08:50
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:55
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £125
  • FlixBus
    31h 40m
    0
    00:00
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    08:40
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £134
  • FlixBus
    32h 0m
    0
    23:55
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    07:55
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £94
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Madrid

What are the most popular stations in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Madrid?

In Cologne/Bonn Airport, you will usually depart from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport - Businesspark Train Station or Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, while in Madrid you will be arriving at Sur Bus Station, Chamartin Train Station or Atocha Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Madrid from Cologne/Bonn Airport? With 5 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Madrid, you can pay as low as £31 with a Flight from Skyscanner.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Lauda Europe: you will get to Madrid in just 4h 50m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cologne/Bonn Airport and Madrid are FlixBus, Skyscanner and Eurowings, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Cologne/Bonn Airport and Madrid is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Troisdorf or to Delicias, and look at flights from , and landing at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Madrid?

The most popular companies between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Madrid, are FlixBus, Skyscanner and Eurowings. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Airlines: Skyscanner, Eurowings, Wizz Air and 7 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Madrid

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Madrid. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Madrid

How can I reach Madrid from Cologne/Bonn Airport?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Madrid from Cologne/Bonn Airport.

How far is Madrid from Cologne/Bonn Airport?

The distance between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Madrid is 1,432.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Madrid?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 39 kgs of CO2, a train 50 kgs, a car 244 kgs, and a flight 352 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Madrid?

You can get to Madrid with just £31 by taking a Flight from Skyscanner.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Madrid?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Madrid in just 4h 50m with a Flight from Lauda Europe.

More routes to Cologne/Bonn Airport and to Madrid

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cologne/Bonn Airport and to Madrid. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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