How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Berlin?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Berlin start from MAD 135. The average price for this train route is around MAD 570. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cologne to Berlin?

The average train journey time from Cologne to Berlin is 5h 9m, covering a distance of 295 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 9m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Berlin route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 39 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Berlin?

The earliest train from Cologne to Berlin departs at 06:11. And the latest train departs at 23:58.

Which 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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Berlin?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain , 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.

Train Cologne to Berlin from MAD 140 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 11 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:28	Hbf	6h 18m	05:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	13:27	Hbf	4h 49m	18:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 6m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 17m	11:28	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 12 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:14	Hbf	5h 6m	21:20	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	13:27	Hbf	4h 49m	18:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 6m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 17m	11:28	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 13 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:14	Hbf	5h 6m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	13:27	Hbf	4h 49m	18:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	12:14	Hbf	5h 6m	17:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 17m	11:28	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 14 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:27	Hbf	6h 19m	05:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	13:27	Hbf	4h 49m	18:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 6m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	06:08	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:28	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 15 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:12	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 34m	05:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	13:27	Hbf	4h 49m	18:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 6m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 17m	11:28	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 16 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:14	Hbf	5h 6m	21:20	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	13:27	Hbf	4h 49m	18:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 6m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 17m	11:28	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 17 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	23:15	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 31m	05:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	13:27	Hbf	4h 49m	18:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 6m	13:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	06:08	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:28	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 9 minutes and with fares starting at just MAD 135, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39train per day

5h 9mAverage duration

295 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceMAD 186 - MAD 1,694	Average duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceMAD 135 - MAD 2,737	Average duration5h 9m	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 ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

FlixTrain

3.2/527 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wi‑Fi2.5

Deutsche Bahn

4.1/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi3.1

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Berlin by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Berlin start from MAD 135. The average price for this train route is around MAD 570. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Berlin?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Berlin is 5h 9m, covering a distance of 295 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 9m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Berlin route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 39 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Berlin?
The earliest train from Cologne to Berlin departs at 06:11. And the latest train departs at 23:58.
Which 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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Berlin?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain, 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

09/05

MAD 430

10/05

MAD 870

Today

MAD 317

12/05

MAD 407

13/05

MAD 475

14/05

MAD 430

15/05

MAD 227

16/05

MAD 351

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on 15 May 2026 with a price of MAD 227

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 MAD 227 to MAD 2,678 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 MAD 227, which is on 2026-05-15.

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.