How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Berlin?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Berlin start from COP 32,833. The average price for this train route is around COP 209,936. 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 11m, covering a distance of 296 miles (476 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators service the Cologne to Berlin route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 90 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 6:01am. And 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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

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

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

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 FlixTrain , with a punctuality rating of 2.9 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.

Train Cologne to Berlin from COP 28,834 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on June 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:22pm	Hbf	4h 48m	2:10am	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	6:25pm	Hbf	4h 42m	11:07pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 23m	2:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + eurobahn + WestfalenBahn + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost + S-Bahn Berlin	11:35pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 11m	8:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on June 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost	1:45pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 21m	7:06pm	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	1:27pm	Hbf	4h 45m	6:12pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 48m	11:59am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 54m	12:39pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + S-Bahn Berlin	6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 39m	2:32pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost + S-Bahn Berlin	6:31am	Hbf	6h	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 48m	11:59am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 54m	12:39pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on June 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:27pm	Hbf	6h 17m	5:44am	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	9:26pm	Hbf	4h 44m	2:10am	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 53m	1:58pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 51m	11:59am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 46m	12:31pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 54m	12:39pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 19m	1:24pm	Spandau	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 51m	11:59am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on June 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:11pm	Hbf	6h 30m	5:41am	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	12:26pm	Hbf	4h 44m	5:10pm	Berlin Hbf	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 + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	7:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 42m	1:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	12:14pm	Hbf	5h 6m	5:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on June 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:11pm	Hbf	6h 32m	5:43am	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	12:26pm	Hbf	4h 44m	5:10pm	Berlin Hbf	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 + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	7:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 42m	1:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	4:14pm	Hbf	5h 6m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on July 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:14pm	Hbf	5h 6m	9:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	12:26pm	Hbf	4h 44m	5:10pm	Berlin Hbf	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 + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	7:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 42m	1:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	8:14am	Hbf	5h 17m	1:31pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on July 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:27pm	Hbf	6h 11m	5:38am	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	12:26pm	Hbf	4h 44m	5:10pm	Berlin Hbf	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 + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:31am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 36m	12:21pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	7:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 42m	1:16pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	12:14pm	Hbf	5h 6m	5:20pm	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 11 minutes and with fares starting at just COP 32,833, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

90train per day

5h 11mAverage Duration

296 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCOP 72,610 - COP 516,264	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCOP 32,833 - COP 1,019,057	Average Duration5h 11m	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

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

FlixTrain

3.4/530 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.1

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi3.4

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, 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 COP 32,833. The average price for this train route is around COP 209,936. 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 11m, covering a distance of 296 miles (476 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Cologne to Berlin route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 90 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 6:01am. And 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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Berlin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
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 FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 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

06/24

COP 611,989

06/25

COP 726,410

Today

COP 408,858

06/27

COP 384,304

06/28

COP 311,063

06/29

COP 122,770

06/30

COP 98,181

07/01

COP 118,385

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on Jun 30, 2026 with a price of COP 98,181

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 COP 98,181 to COP 1,026,283 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 COP 98,181 which is on 2026-06-30.

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