The average train between Cologne and Alexanderplatz takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Alexanderplatz. 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 Cologne and Alexanderplatz. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Alexanderplatz at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alexanderplatz. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Alexanderplatz station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Cologne to Alexanderplatz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Alexanderplatz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
The distance between Cologne and Alexanderplatz is 478.8 km. The road distance is 555 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–250 and the journey takes 4h 11m.