Bus from Berlin to Cologne: Tickets & Timetables

Next available departures

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 19 June
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:42 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 15 minutes and with fares starting at just ZAR 160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

87train per day
5h 15mAverage duration
296 milesDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceZAR 352 - ZAR 2,361Average duration9h 45m
12kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceZAR 160 - ZAR 5,307Average duration5h 15m
11kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Berlin to Cologne

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

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

    The cheapest coach tickets from Berlin to Cologne start from ZAR 352. The average price for this route is around ZAR 585. 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 journey from Berlin to Cologne?

    The average bus journey time from Berlin to Cologne is 9h 45m, covering a distance of 289 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Berlin to Cologne?

    The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Cologne at 01:40. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

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

    A bus journey from Berlin to Cologne produces an estimated 11.6486 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice 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
17/06
ZAR 682
18/06
ZAR 1,703
Today
ZAR 713
20/06
ZAR 634
21/06
ZAR 753
22/06
ZAR 495
23/06
ZAR 456
24/06
ZAR 436
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on 24 Jun 2026 with a price of ZAR 436

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 ZAR 436 to ZAR 2,297 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 ZAR 436, which is on 2026-06-24.

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

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