Bus from Berlin to Cologne: Tickets & Timetables

Next available departures

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 19 April
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
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hauptbahnhof
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixbus
ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station
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 PEN 51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40train per day
5h 10mAverage duration
475 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Average pricePEN 69 - PEN 566Average duration9h 40m
12kg CO₂e
Average pricePEN 51 - PEN 1,059Average duration5h 10m
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 PEN 69. The average price for this route is around PEN 128. 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 40m, covering a distance of 467 km. 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 25 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 02:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

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

    A bus journey from Berlin to Cologne produces an estimated 11.653324999999999 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
PEN 150
17/04
PEN 238
Today
PEN 190
19/04
PEN 137
20/04
PEN 113
21/04
PEN 94
22/04
PEN 90
23/04
PEN 86
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on 23 Apr 2026 with a price of PEN 86

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 PEN 86 to PEN 357 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 PEN 86, which is on 2026-04-23.

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

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