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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Berlin is to rideshare which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Berlin is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs €60 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Berlin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Berlin?

The distance between Cologne and Berlin is 549 km. The road distance is 571.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Berlin without a car is to train via S Spandau Bhf which takes 4h 18m and costs €24 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Cologne to Berlin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Berlin train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Berlin?

The best way to get from Cologne to Berlin is to train via S Spandau Bhf which takes 4h 18m and costs €24 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €240 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Cologne to Berlin train arrive?

Cologne to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Berlin is 571 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Cologne to Berlin.

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

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Where can I stay near Berlin?

There are 2562+ hotels available in Berlin.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Berlin?

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Berlin 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 via S Spandau Bhf
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
4h 18m
€25–115
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Berlinrideshare 568.7 km
6h 7m
€21–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
6h 9m
Drive 571.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Berlincar 571.3 km
4h 56m
€80–115
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2h 58m
€62–234
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 19 / ...
4h 31m
€24–110
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19
5h 5m
€42–161
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1320 / ...
8h 36m
€28–122
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3h 24m
€82–281
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3h 35m
€83–242

Cologne to Berlin by train

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4h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 549.1 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhf hourly. Tickets cost €23–100 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Masurenallee - Berlin once daily, and the journey takes 5h 52m.

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