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Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on August 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:25pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 30m	5:55am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:50pm	Spandau	7h	11:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	10:40pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 40m	8:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	7h 11m	11:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	10:40pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 5m	7:45am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	9:30pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 50m	8:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	9:30pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 15m	7:45am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	6:25pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h	5:25am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on August 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 25m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49pm	Spandau	6h 41m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
	2:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 40m	1:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	7h 11m	11:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	11:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 30m	8:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	6h 50m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	10:40pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 40m	8:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:22pm	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 8m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on August 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 25m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49pm	Spandau	6h 41m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
	2:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 40m	1:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	7h 11m	11:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	11:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 30m	8:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	6h 50m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	10:40pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 40m	8:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:22pm	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 8m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	6h 50m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49pm	Spandau	6h 41m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
	2:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 40m	1:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:22pm	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 8m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	3:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 25m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:40am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 43m	1:23pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 30m	8:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 1m	1:56pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:40pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 40m	8:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49pm	Spandau	6h 41m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
	2:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 40m	1:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	7h 30m	8:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	3:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 25m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	7h 11m	11:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	11:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 30m	8:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	6h 50m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 25m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49pm	Spandau	6h 41m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
	2:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 40m	1:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	7h 30m	8:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	11:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 30m	8:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	7h 11m	11:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	10:40pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 40m	8:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	6h 50m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on September 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	7h 11m	11:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:50pm	Spandau	7h	11:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	2:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	10h 40m	1:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 1m	1:56pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	8:13pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	7h 40m	3:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	3:40am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 25m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	12h 48m	7:43pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	8:13pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	7h 40m	3:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Berlin to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just RUB 823, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

100train per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

476 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceRUB 1,995 - RUB 13,606	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceRUB 823 - RUB 26,479	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Berlin and Cologne

Stops in Berlin

A
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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C
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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D
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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F
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/515,363 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 15363 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at RUB 1,995

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Cologne by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Cologne start from RUB 1,995. The average price for this route is around RUB 3,686. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Berlin to Cologne is 9h 40m, covering a distance of 467 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Berlin to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 31 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Berlin to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Cologne at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Cologne?
A bus trip from Berlin to Cologne generates an estimated 11.6518 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08-24

RUB 4,897

08-25

RUB 4,385

Today

RUB 3,712

08-27

RUB 3,714

08-28

RUB 4,124

08-29

RUB 3,921

08-30

RUB 4,129

08-31

RUB 2,942

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on Aug 31, 2026 with a price of RUB 2,942

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Berlin to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from RUB 2,942 to RUB 11,251 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at RUB 2,942 which is on 2026-08-31.

What's the cheapest way to go from Berlin to Cologne?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time9h 40m	Avg PriceRUB 3,686	Daily Departures31
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time5h 30m	Avg PriceRUB 5,855	Daily Departures100
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time5h 50m	Avg PriceRUB 3,801	Daily Departures15