Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		8:14am	Hbf	5h 6m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
		12:14pm	Hbf	5h 6m	5:20pm	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 + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 7m	12:54pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		11:30pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 56m	8:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
		4:14pm	Hbf	5h 6m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		12:14pm	Hbf	11h 1m	11:15pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	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 + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 7m	12:54pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	No tags
National Express + eurobahn + S-Bahn Hannover + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nordost + S-Bahn Berlin		11:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 57m	7:21am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + eurobahn + S-Bahn Hannover + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		11:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 2m	7:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		4:14pm	Hbf	5h 6m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	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 + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 7m	12:54pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	No tags
National Express + eurobahn + S-Bahn Hannover + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		11:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 22m	7:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
		12:14pm	Hbf	5h 6m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
		8:14am	Hbf	5h 6m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		11:01am	Hbf	10h 34m	9:35pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		7:27am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 4m	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 7m	12:54pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	No tags
		12:14pm	Hbf	5h 6m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		4:14pm	Hbf	5h 6m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	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 + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 9m	12:54pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		7:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 22m	12:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
		12:14pm	Hbf	5h 6m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:44pm	Hbf	4h 11m	8:55pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
		8:14am	Hbf	5h 6m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	11h 21m	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 7m	11:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		7:27am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 4m	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 31m	1:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
		4:14pm	Hbf	5h 6m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:44pm	Hbf	4h 11m	4:55pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
		8:14am	Hbf	5h 6m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	11h 21m	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 7m	11:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		7:27am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 4m	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
		4:14pm	Hbf	5h 6m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	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 54 minutes, and with fares starting at just PEN 34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

89train per day

5h 54mAverage Duration

476 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePEN 79 - PEN 483	Average Duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePEN 34 - PEN 949	Average Duration5h 54m	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
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 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

4.0/512 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi2.9

FlixTrain

3.1/541 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi1.9

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Slovak Rail, Deutsche Bahn ICE

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 PEN 34. The average price for this train route is around PEN 211. 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 54m and covers 476 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Berlin route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 89 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Berlin?
The earliest train from Cologne to Berlin departs at 6:00am. The latest train departs at 11:58pm.
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 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Berlin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
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 Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 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

09-21

PEN 342

09-22

PEN 163

Today

PEN 324

09-24

PEN 106

09-25

PEN 183

09-26

PEN 108

09-27

PEN 191

09-28

PEN 94

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on Sep 28, 2026 with a price of PEN 94

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 PEN 94 to PEN 1,016 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 PEN 94 which is on 2026-09-28.

Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.