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Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 3 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	5h 51m	18:31	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14	Hbf	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 17m	13:56	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	7h 11m	23:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	06:43	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 43m	11:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	06:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 43m	12:29	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	07:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 8m	12:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	22:08	Berlin Ostbahnhof	7h 51m	05:59	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 4 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	6h 50m	19:30	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Cheapest
	07:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14	Hbf	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 17m	13:56	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:22	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 8m	19:30	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	06:43	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 43m	11:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	06:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 43m	12:29	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	07:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 8m	12:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express + DB Regio NRW	18:43	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 27m	00:10	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 5 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 16m	21:55	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14	Hbf	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 3m	13:42	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	6h 50m	19:30	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	06:43	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 43m	11:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	07:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 7m	12:33	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	06:43	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 31m	11:14	Hbf	No tags
	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	5h 3m	17:43	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 6 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14	Hbf	Fastest
	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	17:41	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	6h 50m	19:30	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	06:37	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 49m	11:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	07:23	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 10m	12:33	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	06:37	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 37m	11:14	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	21:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	9h 13m	06:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 7 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	6h 50m	19:30	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Cheapest
	07:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14	Hbf	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 3m	13:42	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49	Spandau	6h 41m	19:30	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	06:43	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 43m	11:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	06:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 28m	12:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	07:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 7m	12:33	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	22:29	Berlin Hbf Train Station	7h 50m	06:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 8 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14	Hbf	Fastest
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 16m	21:55	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 46m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	06:43	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 43m	11:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	07:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 7m	12:33	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	06:43	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 31m	11:14	Hbf	No tags
	08:27	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 14m	13:41	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 9 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 16m	21:55	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14	Hbf	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 46m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	06:43	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 43m	11:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	07:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 7m	12:33	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	06:43	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 31m	11:14	Hbf	No tags
	08:27	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 14m	13:41	Hbf	No tags

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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 38 minutes and with fares starting at just COP 31,244, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

89train per day

5h 38mAverage duration

296 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCOP 74,855 - COP 510,709	Average duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCOP 31,244 - COP 1,043,725	Average duration5h 38m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

Berlin

A
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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C
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 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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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

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.8

FlixTrain

3.1/540 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi1.8

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, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Cologne by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Berlin to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Cologne start from COP 31,244. The average price for this train route is around COP 221,165. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Berlin to Cologne is 5h 38m, covering a distance of 296 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 6m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Cologne route?
Several major train operators run on 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 Berlin to Cologne?
The earliest train from Berlin to Cologne departs at 06:07. And the latest train departs at 23:51.
Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Cologne?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Berlin to Cologne?
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 Berlin to Cologne?
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

01/09

COP 115,358

02/09

COP 192,317

Today

COP 99,947

04/09

COP 142,198

05/09

COP 88,421

06/09

COP 130,608

07/09

COP 88,324

08/09

COP 73,010

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on 8 Sept 2026 with a price of COP 73,010

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

You can expect to pay from COP 73,010 to COP 876,014 for a train ticket from Berlin to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 73,010, which is on 2026-09-08.

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.