The average train between Cologne and Berlin takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. 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 9:26 PM which arrives into Berlin at 4:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Berlin station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
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 S Spandau Bhf station.
Book your Cologne to Berlin train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), S-Bahn Berlin and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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 S Spandau Bhf hourly. Tickets cost €100–240 and the journey takes 4h.