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 €70 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Cologne. However, there are services departing from S Westkreuz and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

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 25m.

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 25m and costs €100 - €410.

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

The train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Cologne bus from?

Berlin to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Masurenallee - 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 25m and costs €100 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €250 and takes 3h.

Where does the Berlin to Cologne bus arrive?

Berlin to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis 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 50m to drive from Berlin to Cologne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1834+ 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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There are 8 ways to get from Berlin to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10
4h 25m
€100–410
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Colognerideshare 569.4 km
6h 4m
€23–35
Bus
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 50m
€82–118
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3h
€70–241
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N1338 / ...
8h 55m
€45–80
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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
3h 27m
€98–273
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
3h 48m
€108–320

Berlin to Cologne by train

105Weekly Trains

4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 549.2 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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 €100–410 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 5h 52m.

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