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Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on October 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		4:14pm	Hbf	6h 26m	10:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:45pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 9m	6:54pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
		4:14pm	Hbf	6h 35m	10:49pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	11h 21m	3:35am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 2m	6:36pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:45pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 59m	6:44pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		12:59pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 17m	8:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
		4:14pm	Hbf	6h 4m	10:18pm	Berlin-Wannsee	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on October 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		4:14pm	Hbf	6h 26m	10:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 9m	12:54pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 6m	4:20pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
		8:14am	Hbf	6h 40m	2:54pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 2m	12:36pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 59m	12:44pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		7:01am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 15m	2:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		7:11am	Hbf	7h 5m	2:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on October 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		4:14pm	Hbf	6h 26m	10:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 9m	12:54pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 6m	4:20pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
		8:14am	Hbf	6h 40m	2:54pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 2m	12:36pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 59m	12:44pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		7:01am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 15m	2:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		7:11am	Hbf	7h 5m	2:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on October 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		4:14pm	Hbf	6h 26m	10:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 9m	12:54pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 6m	4:20pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
		8:14am	Hbf	6h 40m	2:54pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 2m	12:36pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 59m	12:44pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		7:01am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 15m	2:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		7:11am	Hbf	7h 5m	2:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on October 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		4:14pm	Hbf	6h 26m	10:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:49pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 59m	7:48pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 6m	4:20pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
		8:14am	Hbf	6h 40m	2:54pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 2m	12:36pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:51am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 53m	12:44pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + eurobahn + Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 42m	8:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
		12:14pm	Hbf	6h 27m	6:41pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on October 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		8:14am	Hbf	6h 40m	2:54pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:49pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 59m	7:48pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 6m	4:20pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
		12:14pm	Hbf	6h 27m	6:41pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 2m	12:36pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:51am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 53m	12:44pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + eurobahn + Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 42m	8:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		5:01pm	Hbf	8h 9m	1:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on October 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		4:14pm	Hbf	6h 26m	10:40pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:48am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 29m	1:17pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 6m	4:20pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
		8:14am	Hbf	6h 40m	2:54pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 2m	12:36pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:51am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 53m	12:44pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + eurobahn + Deutsche Bahn + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin		8:31am	Hbf	7h 45m	4:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
		12:14pm	Hbf	6h 27m	6:41pm	Hauptbahnhof	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 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 164, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

93train per day

5h 55mAverage Duration

476 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceZAR 385 - ZAR 2,369	Average Duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceZAR 164 - ZAR 5,306	Average Duration5h 55m	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
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 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

4.0/513 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi2.9

FlixTrain

3.1/542 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi1.9

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Slovak Rail, Swiss Federal Railways

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 at ZAR 164. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 1,061. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cologne to Berlin?
The average train trip from Cologne to Berlin takes 5h 55m and covers 476 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Berlin route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 93 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Berlin?
The earliest train from Cologne to Berlin departs at 6:13am. The latest train departs at 11:59pm.
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 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 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 2.9.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 traveller 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

10-04

ZAR 2,078

10-05

ZAR 937

Today

ZAR 392

10-07

ZAR 460

10-08

ZAR 518

10-09

ZAR 664

10-10

ZAR 293

10-11

ZAR 840

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on Oct 10, 2026 with a price of ZAR 293

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 ZAR 293 to ZAR 4,912 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 ZAR 293 which is on 2026-10-10.

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.