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

The bus ticket price from Cologne to Berlin starts at US$21. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cologne to Berlin is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Berlin?

The average travel time between Cologne and Berlin is around 9h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 480 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Cologne and Berlin?

The number of buses from Cologne to Berlin can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 24 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cologne to Berlin by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Cologne to Berlin?

When taking the bus from Cologne to Berlin, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Berlin?

Buses travelling between Cologne and Berlin leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport or Hbf and arrive at Alexanderplatz, Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB), Berlin Südkreuz.

Bus Cologne to Berlin from US$18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 30 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 50m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	11h 41m	03:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	03:30	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 31 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	08:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h 5m	15:30	Gesundbrunnen	Fastest
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	06:59	Hbf	10h 21m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 1 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	08:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h 5m	15:30	Gesundbrunnen	Fastest
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 27m	11:32	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 2 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	08:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 35m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	08:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 35m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	08:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 35m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 5 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 50m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	03:30	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 50m	07:35	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 50m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	06:59	Hbf	12h 46m	19:45	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	03:30	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Berlin

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

5h 50mAverage duration

479 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$21 - US$170	Average duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$14 - US$266	Average duration4h 53m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$22 - US$78	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Bus Cologne to Berlin: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$38

Average bus trip duration9h 40m

Number of daily buses24

Earliest bus departure00:45

Distance461 km

Latest bus departure23:40

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FlixBus

3.5/511 116 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11116 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$21

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Cologne to Berlin Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Berlin?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Berlin

A - Alexanderplatz

B - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Berlin Südkreuz

D - Wannsee

E - Zoo

F - Alt-Tegel

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Berlin

How much does a bus ticket from Cologne to Berlin cost?
The bus ticket price from Cologne to Berlin starts at US$21. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cologne to Berlin is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Berlin?
The average travel time between Cologne and Berlin is around 9h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 480 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Cologne and Berlin?
The number of buses from Cologne to Berlin can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 24 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cologne to Berlin by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Cologne to Berlin?
When taking the bus from Cologne to Berlin, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Berlin?
Buses travelling between Cologne and Berlin leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport or Hbf and arrive at Alexanderplatz, Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB), Berlin Südkreuz.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

28/10

US$57

29/10

US$86

Today

US$52

31/10

US$37

01/11

US$34

02/11

US$36

03/11

US$26

04/11

US$24

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$24

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 US$24 to US$119 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 US$24, which is on 2025-11-04.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Cologne to Berlin but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cologne to Berlin.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cologne to Berlin will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cologne to Berlin while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time9h 40m	Avg priceUS$38	Daily departures24
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 53m	Avg priceUS$65	Daily departures65
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h 50m	Avg priceUS$45	Daily departures16

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