Next available departures

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + MittelrheinBahn	8:34pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	8h 34m	5:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Cheapest
	7:06am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 16m	12:22pm	Hbf	Fastest
	7:49am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 7m	1:56pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	7h 30m	8:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	6:28am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 33m	1:01pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	6:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 43m	12:29pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	8:00am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 32m	1:32pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express + DB Regio NRW	8:13pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	8h 26m	4:39am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on September 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 17m	1:56pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	7:04am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14am	Hbf	Fastest
	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	5h 9m	9:48pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	7h 11m	11:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:43am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 43m	11:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	6:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 43m	12:29pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	7:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 8m	12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	10:29pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	7h 30m	5:59am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on September 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 17m	1:56pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	5:04pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	9:14pm	Hbf	Fastest
	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	5h 9m	9:48pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	7h 11m	11:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	12:43pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 43m	5:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	2:46pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 28m	8:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	7:26pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 28m	12:54am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	10:08pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	7h 51m	5:59am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on September 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 17m	1:56pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	7:04am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14am	Hbf	Fastest
	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	5h 51m	6:31pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:39pm	Hauptbahnhof	7h 11m	11:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:43am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 43m	11:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	6:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 43m	12:29pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	7:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 8m	12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	10:08pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	7h 51m	5:59am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	6h 50m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Cheapest
	7:04am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14am	Hbf	Fastest
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 17m	1:56pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:22pm	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 8m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:43am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 43m	11:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	6:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 43m	12:29pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	7:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 8m	12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express + DB Regio NRW	6:43pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 27m	12:10am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on September 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	6h 50m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Cheapest
	7:04am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14am	Hbf	Fastest
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49pm	Spandau	6h 41m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:43am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 43m	11:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	7:26am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 7m	12:33pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	6:43am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 31m	11:14am	Hbf	No tags
	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on September 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:04am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14am	Hbf	CheapestFastest
	8:39am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	6h 50m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:37am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 49m	11:26am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	7:23am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 10m	12:33pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	6:37am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 37m	11:14am	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	9:06pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	9h 13m	6:19am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	12:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Berlin to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just MX$167, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

100train per day

5h 36mAverage Duration

296 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceMX$404 - MX$2,755	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceMX$167 - MX$6,127	Average Duration5h 36m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Berlin and Cologne?

Berlin

A
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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C
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi2.8

FlixTrain

3.1/539 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Cologne by train

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 train ticket from Berlin to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Cologne start from MX$167. The average price for this train route is around MX$1,208. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Cologne?
The average train ride duration from Berlin to Cologne is 5h 36m, covering a distance of 296 miles (476 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 6m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Berlin to Cologne route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 100 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Berlin to Cologne?
The earliest train departs from Berlin to Cologne at 6:07am. And the latest train departs at 11:51pm.
What is the best train operator from Berlin to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Berlin to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

08/29

MX$1,991

08/30

MX$2,713

Today

MX$830

09/01

MX$457

09/02

MX$415

09/03

MX$456

09/04

MX$705

09/05

MX$456

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on Sep 2, 2026 with a price of MX$415

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

You can expect to pay from MX$415 to MX$4,685 for a train ticket from Berlin to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MX$415 which is on 2026-09-02.

Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.