How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Berlin?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Berlin start from $29. The average price for this route is around $55. 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 Cologne to Berlin?

The average bus travel time from Cologne to Berlin is 9h 40m, covering a distance of 467 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 30m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Berlin route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Berlin at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Cologne to Berlin generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Cologne to Berlin from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on January 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	7:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
6:20pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 50m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
8:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 15m	8:50pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	3:30am	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on January 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	7:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	6:20pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 50m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	11h 41m	3:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	3:30am	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on January 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	6h 15m	5:10pm	Spandau	Fastest
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	7:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on January 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	6h 15m	5:10pm	Spandau	Fastest
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	7:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on January 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	6h 15m	5:10pm	Spandau	Fastest
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	7:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on January 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	6h 15m	5:10pm	Spandau	Fastest
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	7:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on January 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	8:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 35m	5:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	7:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Berlin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 4 minutes, and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37train per day

5h 4mAverage Duration

476 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $203	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$11 - $425	Average Duration5h 4m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$32 - $100	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Berlin?

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
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E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
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F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
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Stops in Berlin

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

FlixBus

3.5/512,037 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 12037 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 WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $29

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Berlin 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 Cologne to Berlin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Berlin start from $29. The average price for this route is around $55. 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 Cologne to Berlin?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Berlin is 9h 40m, covering a distance of 467 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Berlin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Berlin?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Berlin at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Berlin?
A bus trip from Cologne to Berlin generates an estimated 12 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

01-11

$89

01-12

$62

Today

$50

01-14

$47

01-15

$40

01-16

$47

01-17

$37

01-18

$40

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on Jan 17, 2026 with a price of $37

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

You can expect to pay from $37 to $124 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2026-01-17.

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

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time9h 40m	Avg Price$55	Daily Departures21
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time5h 4m	Avg Price$69	Daily Departures37
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time5h 50m	Avg Price$73	Daily Departures18