How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Cologne?

The cheapest coach tickets from Berlin to Cologne start from NOK 186. The average price for this route is around NOK 348. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Berlin to Cologne?

The average bus journey time from Berlin to Cologne is 9h 40m, covering a distance of 467 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 30m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Berlin to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Berlin to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Cologne at 02:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

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

A bus journey from Berlin to Cologne produces an estimated 11.653324999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Berlin to Cologne from NOK 186 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 18 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h	20:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:26	Spandau	7h 24m	19:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
	22:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 40m	08:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	11:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 30m	19:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	22:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 5m	07:45	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 19 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 25m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:21	Spandau	7h 24m	19:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	11:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h	20:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:06	Hauptbahnhof	7h 39m	19:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	22:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 40m	08:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 20 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h	20:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:21	Spandau	7h 29m	19:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
	03:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 25m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 46m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	22:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 40m	08:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 21 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h	20:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:21	Spandau	7h 29m	19:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
	03:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 25m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:06	Hauptbahnhof	7h 44m	19:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	22:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 40m	08:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 22 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h	20:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:21	Spandau	7h 29m	19:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
	03:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 25m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:06	Hauptbahnhof	7h 44m	19:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	22:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 40m	08:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 23 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h	20:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	11:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 30m	19:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
	03:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 25m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 46m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
	22:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 40m	08:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 24 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h	20:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:21	Spandau	7h 29m	23:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	03:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 25m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:21	Spandau	7h 29m	19:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	22:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 40m	08:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 25 April
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h	20:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:26	Spandau	7h 24m	19:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
	03:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 25m	13:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:10	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 46m	12:56	Hbf	No tags
	22:40	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	9h 40m	08:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just NOK 137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40train per day

5h 10mAverage duration

475 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceNOK 186 - NOK 1,537	Average duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceNOK 137 - NOK 2,877	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Cologne?

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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C
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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D
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
E
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,490 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 12490 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 NOK 186

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

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.

How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Cologne?
The cheapest coach tickets from Berlin to Cologne start from NOK 186. The average price for this route is around NOK 348. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Berlin to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Berlin to Cologne is 9h 40m, covering a distance of 467 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Berlin to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Berlin to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Cologne at 02:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Cologne?
A bus journey from Berlin to Cologne produces an estimated 11.653324999999999 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

16/04

NOK 406

17/04

NOK 645

Today

NOK 319

19/04

NOK 348

20/04

NOK 284

21/04

NOK 255

22/04

NOK 244

23/04

NOK 232

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on 23 Apr 2026 with a price of NOK 232

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 NOK 232 to NOK 1,182 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 NOK 232, which is on 2026-04-23.

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

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time9h 40m	Avg priceNOK 348	Daily departures25
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 10m	Avg priceNOK 647	Daily departures40
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h 50m	Avg priceNOK 427	Daily departures17