What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin and arriving at Cologne. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Berlin to Cologne?

The distance between Berlin and Cologne is 549 km. The road distance is 571.7 km.

How do I travel from Berlin to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €20 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Berlin to Cologne?

The train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf takes 4h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Cologne bus from?

Berlin to Cologne bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, depart from Berlin station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Cologne train from?

Berlin to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to Cologne?

The best way to get from Berlin to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €20 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Masurenallee - Berlin, which costs and takes 7h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €230 and takes 3h.

Where does the Berlin to Cologne bus arrive?

Berlin to Cologne bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, arrive at Cologne station.

Where does the Berlin to Cologne train arrive?

Berlin to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Cologne is 572 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Berlin to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin to Cologne?

Book your Berlin to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1788+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Berlin to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Berlin to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 10 ways to get from Berlin to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
4h 11m
€20–120
Bus via Masurenallee - Berlin
1. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 16m
Drive 571.7 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Colognecar 571.7 km
4h 49m
€80–115
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3h
€62–224
Train via Wuppertal
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Wuppertal Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 51m
€60–151
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Dortmund central bus stationbus N1361 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
7h 48m
€39–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Colognebus
9h 10m
€28–45
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Colognerideshare 569.4 km
6h 4m
€23–35
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 40m
€82–276
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 7m
€88–232

Berlin to Cologne by train

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 549.1 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €20–120 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 5h 52m.

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