The average train between Cologne and Berlin takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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 Cologne and Berlin. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Berlin at 5:38 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Berlin station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
Cologne to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Berlin train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Berlin is 478.6 km. The road distance is 549 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–300 and the journey takes 4h 11m.