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Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 9 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:14	Hbf	5h 6m	21:20	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	18:25	Hbf	4h 45m	23:10	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	16:14	Hbf	5h 20m	21:34	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	9h 41m	01:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	18:17	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 31m	23:48	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	22:53	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 45m	05:38	Berlin Hbf	No tags
	16:14	Hbf	4h 56m	21:10	Spandau	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	18:17	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 31m	23:48	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 10 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:14	Hbf	5h 6m	21:20	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	12:26	Hbf	4h 44m	17:10	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 6m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 36m	12:21	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 42m	13:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	12:14	Hbf	5h 6m	17:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 11 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:14	Hbf	5h 20m	21:34	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	19:46	Hbf	4h 43m	00:29	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 31m	13:45	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:24	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 32m	11:56	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 46m	12:31	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 25m	12:59	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	12:14	Hbf	5h 33m	17:47	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 12 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:00	Hbf	5h 9m	11:09	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	19:46	Hbf	4h 43m	00:29	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 31m	13:45	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:10	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 46m	11:56	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 25m	12:59	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	12:24	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 17m	17:41	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	16:14	Hbf	5h 20m	21:34	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 13 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	22:18	Hbf	8h 47m	07:05	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	13:45	Hbf	4h 53m	18:38	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 31m	13:45	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:24	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 32m	11:56	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 46m	12:31	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 25m	12:59	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	12:14	Hbf	5h 33m	17:47	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 14 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:14	Hbf	5h 20m	21:34	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	13:45	Hbf	4h 53m	18:38	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 31m	13:45	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:24	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 32m	11:56	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 25m	12:59	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:00	Hbf	5h 29m	11:29	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	08:14	Hbf	5h 51m	14:05	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 15 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:43	Hbf	6h 50m	05:33	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	06:45	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 31m	13:45	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:45	Hbf	4h 31m	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin	13:01	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 15m	20:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin	13:11	Hbf	7h 5m	20:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 17 minutes and with fares starting at just CZK 203, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

96train per day

5h 17mAverage duration

296 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCZK 448 - CZK 3,538	Average duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCZK 203 - CZK 6,725	Average duration5h 17m	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

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixTrain

3.4/531 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi2.1

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

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 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 Cologne to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Berlin start from CZK 203. The average price for this train route is around CZK 1,331. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Berlin?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Berlin is 5h 17m, covering a distance of 296 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 96 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 06:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service 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

07/07

CZK 1,020

08/07

CZK 763

Today

CZK 1,070

10/07

CZK 1,402

11/07

CZK 740

12/07

CZK 1,019

13/07

CZK 918

14/07

CZK 915

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on 11 Jul 2026 with a price of CZK 740

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 CZK 740 to CZK 6,240 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 CZK 740, which is on 2026-07-11.

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.

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Berlin

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

Cologne

Köln-Blumenberg

Köln-Dellbrück

Köln-Holweide

Köln Volkhovener Weg

Berlin

Train Companies

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Berlin by train

How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Berlin?

How long is the train journey from Cologne to Berlin?

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Berlin route?

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

Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Berlin?

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

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Berlin?

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

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Top Travelled Train Routes

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