Next available departures

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 3 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain		22:45	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	11h 15m	10:00	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:44	Hbf	5h 34m	00:18	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		23:35	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	12h 27m	12:02	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		18:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 4m	00:38	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	6h 1m	00:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		19:35	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 17m	01:52	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		23:35	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	11h 49m	11:24	Spandau	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		18:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 4m	00:38	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 4 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		08:14	Hbf	6h 40m	14:54	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 9m	12:54	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	8h 6m	16:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
		12:14	Hbf	6h 27m	18:41	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		06:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 2m	12:36	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 59m	12:44	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		06:59	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 17m	14:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
		16:14	Hbf	6h 26m	22:40	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 5 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:44	Hbf	5h 34m	00:18	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 9m	12:54	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	8h 6m	16:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
		08:14	Hbf	6h 40m	14:54	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		06:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 2m	12:36	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 59m	12:44	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		07:01	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 15m	14:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		07:11	Hbf	7h 5m	14:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 6 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		16:14	Hbf	6h 26m	22:40	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 9m	12:54	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	8h 6m	16:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
		08:14	Hbf	6h 40m	14:54	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		06:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 2m	12:36	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 59m	12:44	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		07:01	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 15m	14:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		07:11	Hbf	7h 5m	14:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 7 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		16:14	Hbf	6h 26m	22:40	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 9m	12:54	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	8h 6m	16:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
		08:14	Hbf	6h 40m	14:54	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		06:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 2m	12:36	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 59m	12:44	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		07:01	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 15m	14:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		07:11	Hbf	7h 5m	14:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 8 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		16:14	Hbf	6h 26m	22:40	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 9m	12:54	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	8h 6m	16:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
		08:14	Hbf	6h 40m	14:54	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		06:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 2m	12:36	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 59m	12:44	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		07:01	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 15m	14:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		07:11	Hbf	7h 5m	14:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 9 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		16:14	Hbf	6h 26m	22:40	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 9m	12:54	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	8h 6m	16:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
		08:14	Hbf	6h 40m	14:54	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		06:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 2m	12:36	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 59m	12:44	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		07:01	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 15m	14:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		07:11	Hbf	7h 5m	14:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 10 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		16:14	Hbf	6h 26m	22:40	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:48	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 6m	12:54	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	8h 6m	16:20	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
		08:14	Hbf	6h 40m	14:54	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		06:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 2m	12:36	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:51	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 53m	12:44	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		18:24	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 22m	00:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
		12:14	Hbf	6h 27m	18:41	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 55 minutes and with fares starting at just SEK 99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

93train per day

5h 55mAverage duration

476 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceSEK 234 - SEK 1,436	Average duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceSEK 99 - SEK 3,215	Average duration5h 55m	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

4.0/512 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi2.9

FlixTrain

3.1/541 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi1.9

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, Slovak Rail, Deutsche Bahn ICE

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 vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Berlin start from SEK 99. The average price for this train route is around SEK 643. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 55m, covering a distance of 476 km. The fastest 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 run on this route with 93 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 06:13. 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 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Berlin?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the most punctual service 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

01/10

SEK 1,256

02/10

SEK 1,663

Today

SEK 879

04/10

SEK 452

05/10

SEK 285

06/10

SEK 179

07/10

SEK 238

08/10

SEK 291

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on 6 Oct 2026 with a price of SEK 179

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 SEK 179 to SEK 3,028 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 SEK 179, which is on 2026-10-06.

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.