Köln to Parla by train
Parla lies 1,450 km (901 mi) south-west of Köln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 6 min at the speeds typical of Germany and Spain rail, over roughly 1,768 km (1,099 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Köln | Parla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Spain |
| Population | 1 million | 115,611 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 648 m (2,126 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Parla railway station, Parla train station |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 28980–28984 |
What changes when you arrive in Parla
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.
Where to book trains from Köln to Parla
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Staying in Parla
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Common questions
How far is Parla from Köln?
1,450 km (901 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Köln; by road roughly 1,768 km (1,099 mi).
How long does it take to get from Köln to Parla by train?
About 10 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Köln and Parla?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Parla?
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.