How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Cologne?

The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Cologne start from CN¥65. The average price for this train route is around CN¥445. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 16m, covering a distance of 476 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators serve the Berlin to Cologne route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 88 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Cologne?

The earliest train from Berlin to Cologne departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 23:53.

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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Cologne?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Berlin to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain , with a punctuality rating of 2.9 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.

Train Berlin to Cologne from CN¥142 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 4 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	5h 3m	17:43	Hbf	Cheapest
	06:47	Berlin Hbf	4h 46m	11:33	Hbf	Fastest
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	21:40	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:45	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 58m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:23	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 16m	11:39	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:43	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 42m	12:25	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	19:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 17m	00:43	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	12:22	Berlin Südkreuz	5h 21m	17:43	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 5 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:10	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 46m	14:56	Hbf	Cheapest
	06:47	Berlin Hbf	4h 46m	11:33	Hbf	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49	Spandau	6h 56m	19:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:22	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 17m	11:39	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:38	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 47m	12:25	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	19:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 17m	00:43	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	5h 3m	17:43	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 6 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:50	Spandau	7h	23:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	06:47	Berlin Hbf	4h 46m	11:33	Hbf	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	03:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 6m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 13m	11:39	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 39m	12:25	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	07:41	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 42m	13:23	Hbf	No tags
	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	5h 3m	17:43	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 7 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	23:51	Berlin Hbf	6h 32m	06:23	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Cheapest
	06:47	Berlin Hbf	4h 46m	11:33	Hbf	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:50	Spandau	7h	23:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 13m	11:39	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 41m	12:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 39m	12:25	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	21:40	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 8 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:51	Berlin Hbf	6h 22m	06:13	Hbf	Cheapest
	06:47	Berlin Hbf	4h 46m	11:33	Hbf	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:50	Spandau	7h	23:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 13m	11:39	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 41m	12:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 39m	12:25	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	21:40	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 9 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49	Spandau	6h 56m	19:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	06:47	Berlin Hbf	4h 46m	11:33	Hbf	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:50	Spandau	7h	23:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 13m	11:39	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	06:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 41m	12:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 39m	12:25	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	5h 3m	17:43	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 10 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + National Express	23:06	Berlin Hbf	9h 19m	08:25	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Cheapest
	19:47	Berlin Hbf	4h 27m	00:14	Hbf	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49	Spandau	7h 1m	19:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 13m	11:39	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:38	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 47m	12:25	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	07:41	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 42m	13:23	Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nord + DB Regio NRW + National Express	23:06	Berlin Hbf	9h 19m	08:25	Cologne Messe/Deutz	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 16 minutes and with fares starting at just CN¥65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

88train per day

5h 16mAverage duration

476 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCN¥144 - CN¥1 080	Average duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCN¥65 - CN¥2 211	Average duration5h 16m	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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B
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

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

WiFi3.4

FlixTrain

3.4/530 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi2.1

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Cologne start from CN¥65. The average price for this train route is around CN¥445. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 16m, covering a distance of 476 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Cologne route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 88 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Cologne?
The earliest train from Berlin to Cologne departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 23:53.
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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Berlin to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 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

02/07

CN¥531

03/07

CN¥465

Today

CN¥375

05/07

CN¥539

06/07

CN¥327

07/07

CN¥302

08/07

CN¥245

09/07

CN¥327

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on 08 Jul 2026 with a price of CN¥245

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 CN¥245 to CN¥1 917 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 CN¥245, which is on 2026-07-08.

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.

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