What is the distance between Berlin and Cologne?

The distance between the two cities is 298 miles (480 km).

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

If you're headed to Cologne from Berlin, chances are that your bus will depart from Berlin Südkreuz and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne cable cars, Roman Praetorium, Boat tours on the Rhine, Twelve Romanesque churches and Cologne Zoo.

Bus Berlin to Cologne from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Spandau	7h 10m	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h 25m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 50m	1:45pm	Hbf	No tags
	10:40pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h 30m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:28pm	Hauptbahnhof	6h 17m	8:45pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h 25m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:28pm	Hauptbahnhof	7h 2m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	10:40pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h 30m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h 25m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Spandau	7h 10m	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
	11:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:40pm	Spandau	7h 15m	11:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	10:40pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h 30m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h 25m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	11:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 30m	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
	11:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:10am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 48m	12:58pm	Hbf	No tags
	10:40pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h 30m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h 25m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 55m	12:35pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
	10:40pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h 30m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:10am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	13h 36m	5:46pm	Hbf	No tags
	10:40pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 55m	7:35am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h 25m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 55m	12:35pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
	10:40pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h 30m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 51m	5:46pm	Hbf	No tags
	10:40pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 55m	7:35am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	11:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	8h 30m	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h 25m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 50m	1:45pm	Hbf	No tags
	10:40pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h 30m	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

297 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $160	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $278	Average Duration4h 56m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $67	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,208 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Cologne?

Stops in Berlin

A - Berlin Südkreuz

B - Zoo

C - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

D - Wannsee

E - Alexanderplatz

F - Alt-Tegel

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Berlin and Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/05

$35

11/06

$57

Today

$31

11/08

$32

11/09

$38

11/10

$28

11/11

$27

11/12

$24

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $103 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-12.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 40m	Avg Price$38	Daily Departures23
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 56m	Avg Price$63	Daily Departures55
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 40m	Avg Price$42	Daily Departures14

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