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Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on August 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	10h 15m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
6:20pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 50m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Fastest
5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	6:45am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	3:30am	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
9:55pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 50m	6:45am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
4:40pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	10h 30m	3:10am	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
6:20pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	9h 10m	3:30am	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on August 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	6:45am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Fastest
	8:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	5:00pm	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
	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:07pm	Hbf	11h 8m	11:15pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 41m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on August 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Fastest
	8:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	5:00pm	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
	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:07pm	Hbf	11h 8m	11:15pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	6:45am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:07pm	Hbf	9h 48m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on August 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Fastest
	8:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	5:00pm	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
	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:07pm	Hbf	9h 48m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	6:45am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
	8:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 45m	5:35pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on August 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Fastest
	8:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	5:00pm	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
	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:07pm	Hbf	9h 48m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	6:45am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
	8:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 45m	5:35pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on August 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Fastest
	8:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	5:00pm	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
	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:07pm	Hbf	11h 8m	11:15pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	6:45am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 41m	1:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on August 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	5:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	Fastest
	8:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	5:00pm	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
	4:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 50m	2:55am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	11h 1m	11:15pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	6:45am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:01pm	Hbf	10h 34m	1:35am	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 bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 9 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 372, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day

9h 40mAverage Duration

467 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceZAR 372 - ZAR 3,256	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceZAR 158 - ZAR 5,399	Average Duration5h 32m	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
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
E
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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F
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/515,166 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 15166 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at ZAR 372

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Deutsche Bahn, Ecolines

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 ZAR 372. The average price for this route is around ZAR 725. 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 travel time from Cologne to Berlin is 9h 40m, covering a distance of 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 32 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times 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 11.657174999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended 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

08-13

ZAR 1,244

08-14

ZAR 1,572

Today

ZAR 963

08-16

ZAR 826

08-17

ZAR 708

08-18

ZAR 688

08-19

ZAR 708

08-20

ZAR 708

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on Aug 18, 2026 with a price of ZAR 688

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 ZAR 688 to ZAR 2,427 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 ZAR 688 which is on 2026-08-18.

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 40m	Avg PriceZAR 725	Daily Departures32
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time5h 32m	Avg PriceZAR 1,114	Daily Departures109
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time6h	Avg PriceZAR 849	Daily Departures20