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Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 19 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		16:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 16m	21:55	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 11m	19:15	Hbf	Fastest
		16:28	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 27m	21:55	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 56m	20:22	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		15:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 22m	19:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		18:43	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 44m	23:27	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
		16:48	Spandau	5h 7m	21:55	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 56m	20:22	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 20 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14	Hbf	Fastest
		12:40	Hauptbahnhof	5h 3m	17:43	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	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:37	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 37m	11:14	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		21:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	8h 48m	05:54	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW		22:08	Berlin Ostbahnhof	8h 11m	06:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 21 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		12:40	Hauptbahnhof	6h 50m	19:30	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	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	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 28m	12:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		21:27	Berlin Hbf Train Station	8h 27m	05:54	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
		12:40	Hauptbahnhof	5h 3m	17:43	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 22 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	19:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 6m	23:10	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	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 28m	12:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		21:27	Berlin Hbf Train Station	8h 27m	05:54	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
		08:27	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 14m	13:41	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 23 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	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	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 28m	12:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		21:27	Berlin Hbf Train Station	8h 27m	05:54	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
		08:27	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 14m	13:41	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 24 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		12:40	Hauptbahnhof	6h 50m	19:30	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14	Hbf	Fastest
		08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	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	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	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		21:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	8h 48m	05:54	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 25 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		11:00	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 55m	21:55	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	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	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	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		21:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	8h 48m	05:54	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 26 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		12:40	Hauptbahnhof	6h 50m	19:30	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	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	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:47	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 27m	12:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
		12:40	Hauptbahnhof	5h 3m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		01:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 3m	12:58	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 45 minutes and with fares starting at just COP 31,442, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

85train per day

5h 45mAverage duration

476 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCOP 73,342 - COP 488,816	Average duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCOP 31,442 - COP 1,041,584	Average duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

Berlin

A
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 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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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

4.0/512 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi2.9

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, Slovak Rail, Deutsche Bahn ICE

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 31,442. The average price for this train route is around COP 221,127. 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 45m, covering a distance of 476 km. 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 85 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 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 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 2.9.
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

17/09

COP 228,542

18/09

COP 190,203

Today

COP 81,923

20/09

COP 159,992

21/09

COP 99,085

22/09

COP 81,956

23/09

COP 87,654

24/09

COP 93,289

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on 19 Sept 2026 with a price of COP 81,923

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 81,923 to COP 1,017,201 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 81,956, which is on 2026-09-22.

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.