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Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on July 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:55pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 30m	6:25am	Wannsee	Fastest
	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	6:45am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 41m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	11h 5m	3:10am	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	3:30am	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on July 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:55pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 30m	6:25am	Wannsee	Fastest
	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 41m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	6:45am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	5:35pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on July 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:55pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 30m	6:25am	Wannsee	Fastest
	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:01am	Hbf	11h 34m	8:35pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	6:45am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	11h 1m	11:15pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on July 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:55pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 30m	6:25am	Wannsee	Fastest
	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
National Express + eurobahn + WestfalenBahn + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	11:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 12m	8:36am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:01am	Hbf	11h 34m	8:35pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
National Express + eurobahn + WestfalenBahn + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	11:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 12m	8:36am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on July 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:55pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 30m	6:25am	Wannsee	Fastest
	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
National Express + eurobahn + WestfalenBahn + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	11:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 52m	9:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	11h 1m	11:15pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
National Express + eurobahn + WestfalenBahn + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	11:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 52m	9:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on July 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:55pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 30m	6:25am	Wannsee	Fastest
	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	11h 1m	11:15pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	6:45am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 41m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on July 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:55pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 30m	6:25am	Wannsee	Fastest
	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	11h 1m	11:15pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	6:45am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 41m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Berlin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 17 minutes and with fares starting at just THB 320, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

96train per day

5h 17mAverage Duration

296 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceTHB 707 - THB 5,584	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceTHB 320 - THB 10,616	Average Duration5h 17m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Cologne and Berlin

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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B
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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C
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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F
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/513,006 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Berlin by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Berlin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Berlin start from THB 707. The average price for this route is around THB 1,248. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Berlin?
The average bus trip duration from Cologne to Berlin is 9h 45m, covering a distance of 289 miles (467 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Berlin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Berlin?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Berlin at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Berlin?
A bus trip from Cologne to Berlin generates an estimated 11.65165 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/12

THB 2,293

07/13

THB 1,368

Today

THB 1,325

07/15

THB 1,322

07/16

THB 1,283

07/17

THB 1,443

07/18

THB 1,405

07/19

THB 1,485

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on Jul 16, 2026 with a price of THB 1,283

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Berlin, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from THB 1,283 to THB 5,779 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at THB 1,283 which is on 2026-07-16.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Berlin?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 45m	Avg PriceTHB 1,248	Daily Departures29
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 17m	Avg PriceTHB 2,101	Daily Departures96
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time6h	Avg PriceTHB 1,706	Daily Departures17