How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Berlin?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Berlin start at COP 33,447. The average price for this train route is around COP 212,756. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Cologne to Berlin?

The average train trip from Cologne to Berlin takes 5h 11m and covers 476 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Berlin route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 87 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain .

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

The earliest train from Cologne to Berlin departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 11:59pm.

What is the best train operator from Cologne to Berlin?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Berlin?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain , with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Cologne to Berlin from COP 29,032 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on June 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:57pm	Hbf	9h 5m	9:02am	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	6:25pm	Hbf	4h 45m	11:10pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	11h 21m	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:17pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 14m	11:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	11:15pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 44m	5:59am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on June 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	11h 21m	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	12:26pm	Hbf	4h 44m	5:10pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	8:14am	Hbf	5h 6m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on June 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:27pm	Hbf	6h 23m	5:50am	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	12:26pm	Hbf	4h 44m	5:10pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:00am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 53m	3:53pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on June 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:01pm	Hbf	6h 32m	5:33am	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	6:25pm	Hbf	4h 42m	11:07pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	7:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 42m	1:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on June 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:49am	Hbf	7h 27m	2:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	12:26pm	Hbf	4h 44m	5:10pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 23m	2:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on June 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 41m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	12:26pm	Hbf	4h 44m	5:10pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	8:14am	Hbf	5h 6m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost + S-Bahn Berlin	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 35m	11:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on June 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:27pm	Hbf	6h 11m	5:38am	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	12:26pm	Hbf	4h 44m	5:10pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	8:14am	Hbf	5h 6m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost + S-Bahn Berlin	6:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 38m	11:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on June 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:11pm	Hbf	6h 30m	5:41am	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	12:26pm	Hbf	4h 44m	5:10pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	8:14am	Hbf	5h 6m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 2 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 11 minutes, and with fares starting at just COP 33,447, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

87train per day

5h 11mAverage Duration

476 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCOP 73,497 - COP 519,810	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCOP 33,447 - COP 1,044,140	Average Duration5h 11m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Berlin?

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Berlin

A
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

FlixTrain

3.4/530 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi2.1

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Berlin by train

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 train ticket from Cologne to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Berlin start at COP 33,447. The average price for this train route is around COP 212,756. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cologne to Berlin?
The average train trip from Cologne to Berlin takes 5h 11m and covers 476 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Berlin route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 87 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Berlin?
The earliest train from Cologne to Berlin departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 11:59pm.
What is the best train operator from Cologne to Berlin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Berlin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

06-20

COP 149,466

06-21

COP 481,737

Today

COP 207,176

06-23

COP 207,176

06-24

COP 207,140

06-25

COP 273,503

06-26

COP 555,199

06-27

COP 232,004

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on Jun 20, 2026 with a price of COP 149,466

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

You can expect to pay from COP 149,466 to COP 990,280 for a train ticket from Cologne to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 207,140 which is on 2026-06-24.

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