What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Berlin (State)?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Berlin (State)?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Berlin (State) is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Berlin (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Berlin (State). However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Berlin via Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Berlin (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Berlin (State). However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Berlin Alexanderplatz via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Cologne to Berlin (State)?

The distance between Cologne and Berlin (State) is 509 km. The road distance is 571.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Berlin (State) without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €110 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Berlin (State)?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Cologne to Berlin (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Berlin (State) bus from?

Cologne to Berlin (State) bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Berlin (State) train from?

Cologne to Berlin (State) train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Berlin (State)?

The best way to get from Cologne to Berlin (State) is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €310 and takes 6h 33m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Cologne to Berlin (State) bus arrive?

Cologne to Berlin (State) bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Magdeburg station.

Where does the Cologne to Berlin (State) train arrive?

Cologne to Berlin (State) train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Berlin (State)?

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

Where can I stay near Berlin (State)?

There are 1586+ hotels available in Berlin (State).

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Berlin (State)?

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

Cologne to Berlin (State) - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Berlin (State) by plane, train, bus, car, 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.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3h 9m
€59–191
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Berlinrideshare 568.7 km
6h 7m
€21–35
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
6h 33m
€115–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Berlinbus
7h 47m
Drive 571.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Berlincar 571.3 km
4h 56m
€80–116
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3h 45m
€84–256
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
4h 35m
€64–234
Train via Bünde
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Buende(Westf) to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
7h 51m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N1338 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatztrain Re
10h 41m
€46–74

Cologne to Berlin (State) by train

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6h 33mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.5 km
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Berlin (State), Germany?

Eurowings and Lufthansa fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Berlin Alexanderplatz via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 6h 33m.

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