How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Berlin?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Berlin start from MAD 90. The average price for this train route is around MAD 575. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cologne to Berlin?

The average train journey time from Cologne to Berlin is 5h 16m, covering a distance of 476 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Berlin route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 91 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 Cologne to Berlin?

The earliest train from Cologne to Berlin departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Berlin?

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 Cologne to Berlin?

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 Cologne to Berlin?

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 Cologne to Berlin?

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 Cologne to Berlin from MAD 202 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 1 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:27	Hbf	6h 11m	05:38	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	12:26	Hbf	4h 44m	17:10	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 6m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 36m	12:21	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 42m	13:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	16:14	Hbf	5h 6m	21:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 2 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	12:26	Hbf	4h 44m	17:10	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 6m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:01	Hbf	11h 34m	20:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 36m	12:21	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 42m	13:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	12:14	Hbf	5h 6m	17:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 3 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:31	Hbf	6h 44m	06:15	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	12:26	Hbf	4h 44m	17:10	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 6m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 36m	12:21	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 42m	13:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	12:14	Hbf	5h 6m	17:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 4 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:31	Hbf	6h 44m	06:15	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	12:26	Hbf	4h 44m	17:10	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 6m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	07:17	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 14m	12:31	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 42m	13:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	12:14	Hbf	5h 6m	17:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 5 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 16m	09:01	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	12:26	Hbf	4h 44m	17:10	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 6m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 24m	11:31	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	07:17	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 14m	12:31	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 42m	13:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	12:14	Hbf	5h 6m	17:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 6 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	12:26	Hbf	4h 44m	17:10	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 6m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	11h 1m	23:15	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 36m	12:21	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 42m	13:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	12:14	Hbf	5h 6m	17:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 7 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:18	Hbf	6h 20m	05:38	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	12:26	Hbf	4h 44m	17:10	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 6m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 36m	12:21	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 42m	13:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	16:14	Hbf	5h 6m	21:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 2 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 16 minutes and with fares starting at just MAD 90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

91train per day

5h 16mAverage duration

476 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceMAD 199 - MAD 1 567	Average duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceMAD 90 - MAD 2 855	Average duration5h 16m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

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

Berlin

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

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

FlixTrain

3.4/530 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi2.1

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

WiFi3.4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Berlin 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 Cologne to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Berlin start from MAD 90. The average price for this train route is around MAD 575. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Berlin?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Berlin is 5h 16m, covering a distance of 476 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Berlin route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 91 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 Cologne to Berlin?
The earliest train from Cologne to Berlin departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Berlin?
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 Cologne to Berlin?
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 Cologne to Berlin?
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 Cologne to Berlin?
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

29/06

MAD 565

30/06

MAD 564

Today

MAD 339

02/07

MAD 565

03/07

MAD 644

04/07

MAD 338

05/07

MAD 339

06/07

MAD 642

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on 04 Jul 2026 with a price of MAD 338

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Berlin as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from MAD 338 to MAD 2 716 for a train ticket from Cologne to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 338, which is on 2026-07-04.

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