How far is Berlin from Cologne by coach?

The distance between Cologne and Berlin by coach is approximately 298 miles (480 km).

Is there a way to reach Berlin from Cologne without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Cologne to Berlin from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 20 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 50m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:03	Hbf	12h 42m	19:45	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	03:30	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	08:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h 5m	15:30	Gesundbrunnen	Fastest
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:03	Hbf	10h 17m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	08:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h 5m	15:30	Gesundbrunnen	Fastest
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 27m	11:32	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	08:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 35m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:16	Hbf	9h 4m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	08:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 35m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:01	Hbf	9h 19m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 25 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	08:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 35m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:01	Hbf	9h 19m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 26 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 50m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	03:30	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 50m	07:35	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

5h 50mAverage duration

297 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£16 - £106	Average duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £209	Average duration4h 59m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£18 - £58	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11380 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £16

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Berlin?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Berlin

A - Alexanderplatz

B - Berlin Südkreuz

C - Wannsee

D - Alt-Tegel

E - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

F - Zoo

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Berlin

How far is Berlin from Cologne by coach?
The distance between Cologne and Berlin by coach is approximately 298 miles (480 km).
Is there a way to reach Berlin from Cologne without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£28

19/11

£28

Today

£27

21/11

£30

22/11

£21

23/11

£29

24/11

£19

25/11

£18

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £18

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 £18 to £51 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 £18, which is on 2025-11-25.

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£30	Daily departures23
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 59m	Avg price£50	Daily departures87
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h 50m	Avg price£36	Daily departures16