Bus Tickets from Cologne to Berlin

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Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on November 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
    		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    		Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*Cheapest
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
      		Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
      		GesundbrunnenFastest
      Flixbus
        		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
        		Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*No tags
        Flixbus + Flixtrain
          		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
          		HauptbahnhofNo tags
          Flixbus
            		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
            		Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*No tags

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            Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Berlin

            We recommend carpooling

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            16carpool per day
            5h 50mAverage Duration
            479 kmDistance
            20kgCO₂ emissions
            Bus
            		Average Price$30 - $246Average Duration9h 40m
            12kg CO₂e
            Train
            		Average Price$20 - $385Average Duration4h 53m
            11kg CO₂e
            Carpool
            		Average Price$32 - $112Average Duration5h 50m
            20kg CO₂e

            Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Berlin by bus

            1. What is the travel distance from Cologne to Berlin?

              The distance covered from Cologne to Berlin is 480 km (298 miles).

            2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Berlin?

              Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Alexanderplatz, in Berlin.

            Find cheapest prices for buses

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

            Best price found
            11-05
            $102
            11-06
            $94
            Today
            $55
            11-08
            $45
            11-09
            $55
            11-10
            $40
            11-11
            $35
            11-12
            $35
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $35

            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 $35 to $116 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 $35 which is on 2025-11-11.

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