Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:48am	Hbf	5h 32m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 9m	12:54pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	11:35am	Hbf	5h 45m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 31m	1:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 57m	6:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	1:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 7m	7:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	3:34pm	Hbf	5h 46m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:48am	Hbf	5h 32m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:45am	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	3:35pm	Hbf	5h 45m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:40am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 40m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 7m	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	7:48am	Hbf	5h 43m	1:31pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:40am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 40m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:45am	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	7:48am	Hbf	5h 32m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:40am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	1:10pm	Spandau	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 7m	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	3:35pm	Hbf	5h 45m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:45am	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	7:48am	Hbf	5h 32m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:40am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 40m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 7m	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	11:35am	Hbf	5h 45m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:40am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 40m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:45am	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	7:48am	Hbf	5h 32m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 7m	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	11:35am	Hbf	5h 45m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:14pm	Hbf	5h 6m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	6:45am	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
	8:14am	Hbf	5h 6m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 7m	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Hbf	4h 31m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin	1:01pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 15m	8:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on September 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45am	Hbf	4h 10m	10:55am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	CheapestFastest
	8:14am	Hbf	5h 6m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 42m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 7m	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Hbf	4h 31m	11:16am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	12:14pm	Hbf	5h 6m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:01am	Hbf	10h 34m	9:35pm	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 39 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

106train per day

5h 39mAverage Duration

295 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePEN 78 - PEN 582	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePEN 33 - PEN 1,125	Average Duration5h 39m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

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

Berlin

A
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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B
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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C
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 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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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi2.8

FlixTrain

3.1/540 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 Cologne to Berlin 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 Cologne to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Berlin start from PEN 33. The average price for this train route is around PEN 232. 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 Cologne to Berlin?
The average train ride duration from Cologne to Berlin is 5h 39m, covering a distance of 295 miles (476 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Cologne to Berlin route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 106 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 Cologne to Berlin?
The earliest train departs from Cologne to Berlin at 6:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:58pm.
What is the best train operator from Cologne to Berlin?
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 Cologne to Berlin?
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 Cologne to Berlin?
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 Cologne to Berlin?
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

PEN 255

08/30

PEN 407

Today

PEN 109

09/01

PEN 91

09/02

PEN 82

09/03

PEN 95

09/04

PEN 136

09/05

PEN 87

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on Sep 2, 2026 with a price of PEN 82

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

You can expect to pay from PEN 82 to PEN 1,036 for a train ticket from Cologne to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 82 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.