Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:35pm	Hbf	5h 45m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	1:35pm	Hbf	4h 37m	6:12pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	11:35am	Hbf	5h 45m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	12:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 7m	5:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	1:35pm	Hbf	4h 56m	6:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	11:41pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 45m	8:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	11:35am	Hbf	6h 2m	5:37pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:48am	Hbf	5h 32m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:48am	Hbf	5h 22m	1:10pm	Spandau	Fastest
	11:35am	Hbf	5h 45m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 40m	1:10pm	Spandau	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 52m	12:26pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 59m	12:44pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	6h 14m	12:59pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	3:35pm	Hbf	5h 45m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:35am	Hbf	5h 45m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 9m	12:54pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	7:48am	Hbf	5h 32m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:40am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 40m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 57m	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 2m	1:26pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	3:34pm	Hbf	5h 46m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:40am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	1:10pm	Spandau	Cheapest
	6:45am	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	7:48am	Hbf	5h 32m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:40am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 40m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 7m	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	3:35pm	Hbf	5h 45m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:40am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 40m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:45am	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	7:48am	Hbf	5h 32m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:40am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	1:10pm	Spandau	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 7m	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	3:35pm	Hbf	5h 45m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:40am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 40m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:45am	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	7:48am	Hbf	5h 32m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 7m	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	11:35am	Hbf	5h 45m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:40am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 40m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:45am	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	7:48am	Hbf	5h 32m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 7m	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	11:35am	Hbf	5h 45m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just JP¥1,564, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

106train per day

5h 39mAverage Duration

476 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceJP¥3,676 - JP¥27,634	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceJP¥1,564 - JP¥53,450	Average Duration5h 39m	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
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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B
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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C
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 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

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.8

FlixTrain

3.1/539 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, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Berlin by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 at JP¥1,564. The average price for this train route is around JP¥11,021. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cologne to Berlin?
The average train trip from Cologne to Berlin takes 5h 39m and covers 476 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Berlin route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 106 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 6:00am. The latest train departs at 11:58pm.
What 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 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Berlin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Berlin?
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 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

08-27

JP¥6,664

08-28

JP¥17,555

Today

JP¥6,234

08-30

JP¥8,377

08-31

JP¥5,064

09-01

JP¥4,091

09-02

JP¥3,896

09-03

JP¥4,485

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on Sep 2, 2026 with a price of JP¥3,896

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 JP¥3,896 to JP¥48,124 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 JP¥3,896 which is on 2026-09-02.

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.