Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on October 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:50am	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	8h 10m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 6m	4:20pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	4:05pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		7:35pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 21m	3:56am	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:46pm	Hbf	8h 10m	3:56am	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 41m	4:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:45pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	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
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:50am	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	8h 10m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 6m	4:20pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	4:05pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 41m	4:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:45pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:30pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	9h 15m	6:45am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		1:35pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	8h 25m	10:00pm	Hauptbahnhof	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
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 41m	4:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 6m	4:20pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:50am	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	8h 10m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	4:05pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 29m	6:19pm	Berlin-Wannsee	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:45pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	9h 25m	3:10am	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

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on October 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:50am	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	8h 10m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 6m	4:20pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	4:05pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		5:01pm	Hbf	8h 9m	1:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:45pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 41m	4:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:30pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	9h 15m	6:45am	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
Flixbus + Flixtrain		9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 29m	6:19pm	Berlin-Wannsee	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 6m	4:20pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:50am	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	8h 10m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		7:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 55m	3:19am	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 41m	4:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	4:05pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		7:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 55m	3:19am	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on October 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 6m	4:20pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 41m	4:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:50am	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	8h 10m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		7:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 55m	3:19am	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	4:05pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	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 + Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Berlin		7:24pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 55m	3:19am	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on October 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 41m	4:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		8:14am	Hbf	8h 6m	4:20pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:50am	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	8h 10m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	4:05pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	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
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:45pm	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:14pm	Hbf	11h 21m	3:35am	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 55 minutes and with fares starting at just MX$178, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

93train per day

5h 55mAverage Duration

295 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceMX$418 - MX$2,571	Average Duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceMX$178 - MX$5,756	Average Duration5h 55m	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
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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C
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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D
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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E
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
F
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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FlixBus

3.5/516,115 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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.

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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 MX$418. The average price for this route is around MX$789. 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 35m, covering a distance of 290 miles (467 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Berlin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 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 11.667924999999999 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

10/06

MX$766

10/07

MX$761

Today

MX$740

10/09

MX$804

10/10

MX$804

10/11

MX$783

10/12

MX$637

10/13

MX$585

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on Oct 13, 2026 with a price of MX$585

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 MX$585 to MX$2,095 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 MX$585 which is on 2026-10-13.

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 35m	Avg PriceMX$789	Daily Departures23
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 55m	Avg PriceMX$1,151	Daily Departures93
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 50m	Avg PriceMX$898	Daily Departures20