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 2h 48m and costs €65 - €250.

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 Alexanderplatz via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

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 Köln Hbf and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

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

The distance between Cologne and Berlin (State) is 556 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 4h 38m and costs €23 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Berlin (State) is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €23 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 27m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €250 and takes 2h 48m.

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

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

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

Cologne to Berlin (State) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf 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 2424+ 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, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Berlin (State) 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 Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
4h 38m
€24–121
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
7h 27m
Drive 571.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Berlincar 571.3 km
4h 56m
€81–116
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2h 48m
€66–245
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 13m
€47–164
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 / ...
9h 19m
€31–131
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 13m
€86–292
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 25m
€87–253

Cologne to Berlin (State) by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 555.5 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhf hourly. Tickets cost €21–110 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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