Train Bern to Cologne from €171 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bern and Cologne takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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.

6h 15m
Duration: 593 km
Distance: €171
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...

5h 45m

€130–319

Bern to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bern and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

10:36 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
10h 29m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bern to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.