Bus from Berlin to Cologne: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on July 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Spandau
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Fastest
Flixbus
ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,
HbfNo tags
Flixbus
ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,
HbfNo tags
Flixbus
ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,
HbfNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:07 PM CEST.

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 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just MX$167, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

88train per day
5h 16mAverage Duration
476 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceMX$369 - MX$2,781Average Duration9h 45m
12kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceMX$167 - MX$5,692Average Duration5h 16m
11kg CO₂e

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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Cologne?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Cologne start from MX$369. The average price for this route is around MX$624. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Cologne?

    The average bus travel time from Berlin to Cologne is 9h 45m, covering a distance of 466 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Berlin to Cologne route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Berlin to Cologne?

    The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Cologne at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Cologne?

    A bus trip from Berlin to Cologne generates an estimated 11.648975 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
07-02
MX$1,018
07-03
MX$1,134
Today
MX$777
07-05
MX$756
07-06
MX$672
07-07
MX$599
07-08
MX$578
07-09
MX$578
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on Jul 8, 2026 with a price of MX$578

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 MX$578 to MX$2,278 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 MX$578 which is on 2026-07-08.

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

busbud logoThe Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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