The average train between Berlin (State) and Cologne takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin (State) to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Berlin (State) and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin (State) is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin (State) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Berlin (State) station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Berlin (State) to Cologne train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin (State) to Cologne train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Berlin (State) and Cologne is 478.1 km. The road distance is 552 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–240 and the journey takes 4h 11m.