The average train between Köln Hauptbahnhof and Berlin takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Köln Hauptbahnhof to Berlin. 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 Köln Hauptbahnhof and Berlin. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Hauptbahnhof is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Berlin at 4:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 10m • 1 change

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5h 23m • 1 change

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4h 56m • 1 change

5h 23m • 1 change

5h 10m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Köln Hauptbahnhof to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Köln Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Berlin station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Köln Hauptbahnhof to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hauptbahnhof to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.
Book your Köln Hauptbahnhof to Berlin train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), S-Bahn Berlin and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Köln Hauptbahnhof and Berlin is 477.6 km. The road distance is 549 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhf hourly. Tickets cost €100–240 and the journey takes 4h.