Köln to Chamartín by train
Chamartín lies 1,424 km (885 mi) south-west of Köln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 56 min at the speeds typical of Germany and Spain rail, over roughly 1,737 km (1,080 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Köln | Chamartín | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Spain |
| Population | 1 million | 140,000 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 719 m (2,359 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Chamartín
Crossing from Germany into Spain: the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
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Common questions
How far is Chamartín from Köln?
1,424 km (885 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Köln; by road roughly 1,737 km (1,080 mi).
How long does it take to get from Köln to Chamartín by train?
About 9 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Köln and Chamartín?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chamartín?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.