Bus from Cologne to Berlin: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 23 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain
    		Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
    		SpandauFastest
    Flixbus
    		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    		Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*No tags
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
      		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
      		HauptbahnhofNo tags
      Flixbus
      		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
      		Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*No tags

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      Compare 3 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 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      37train per day
      5h 5mAverage duration
      295 milesDistance
      11kgCO₂ emissions
      Bus
      		Average price£16 - £109Average duration9h 40m
      12kg CO₂e
      Train
      		Average price£12 - £228Average duration5h 5m
      11kg CO₂e
      Carpool
      		Average price£20 - £61Average duration5h 50m
      20kg CO₂e

      Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Berlin

      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 Cologne to Berlin?

        The cheapest coach tickets from Cologne to Berlin start from £16. The average price for this route is around £30. 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 Cologne to Berlin?

        The average bus journey time from Cologne to Berlin is 9h 40m, covering a distance of 287 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.

      3. Which bus companies service the Cologne to Berlin route?

        Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day.

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

        The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Berlin at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

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

        A bus journey from Cologne to Berlin produces an estimated 12 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
      20/01
      £26
      21/01
      £30
      Today
      £24
      23/01
      £27
      24/01
      £20
      25/01
      £23
      26/01
      £17
      27/01
      £17
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of £17

      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 £17 to £48 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 £17, which is on 2026-01-27.

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

      busbud logoThe Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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