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Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on October 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		7:24am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 17m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:12am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 2m	1:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
		3:19pm	Hauptbahnhof	6h 36m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 46m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:18am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 5m	12:23pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 28m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		7:21am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 5m	1:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
		7:32am	Berlin Südkreuz	6h 9m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on October 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		3:19pm	Hauptbahnhof	6h 36m	9:55pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:05pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 9m	6:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
		7:24am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 17m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 46m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		12:18pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 5m	6:23pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:46pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 28m	6:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		12:46pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 37m	6:23pm	Hbf	No tags
		7:32am	Berlin Südkreuz	6h 9m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on October 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		7:24am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 17m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:12am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 2m	1:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		9:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 21m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags
		11:19am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 22m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:18am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 5m	12:23pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 28m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		7:21am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 5m	1:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
		3:19pm	Hauptbahnhof	6h 36m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on October 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		7:24am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 17m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:12am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 2m	1:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		9:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 21m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags
		11:19am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 22m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:18am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 5m	12:23pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 28m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		7:21am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 5m	1:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
		3:19pm	Hauptbahnhof	6h 32m	9:51pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on October 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		3:19pm	Hauptbahnhof	6h 32m	9:51pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:12am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 2m	1:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		4:00am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 59m	12:59pm	Hbf	No tags
		7:24am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 25m	1:49pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:18am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 11m	12:29pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:43am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 31m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		7:18am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 8m	1:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + WestfalenBahn + eurobahn + DB Regio NRW		7:08pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	10h	5:08am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on October 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		7:24am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 25m	1:49pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:05pm	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 26m	12:31am	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		9:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 30m	5:50pm	Hbf	No tags
		11:19am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 31m	5:50pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:18pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 36m	12:54am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:46pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 57m	12:43am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:18pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 26m	12:44am	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		2:00pm	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	7h 51m	9:51pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on October 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
		7:24am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 25m	1:49pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:48am	Berlin Hbf Train Station	5h 26m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		9:20am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 30m	5:50pm	Hbf	No tags
		11:19am	Hauptbahnhof	6h 31m	5:50pm	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:18am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 11m	12:29pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:28am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 46m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:28am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 55m	12:23pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain		10:00am	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	8h 58m	6:58pm	Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Berlin to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 52 minutes, and with fares starting at just CHF 9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

86train per day

5h 52mAverage Duration

477 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCHF 20 - CHF 123	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCHF 9 - CHF 279	Average Duration5h 52m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Berlin and Cologne?

Berlin

A
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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C
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 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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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

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 Berlin to Cologne 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 Berlin to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Cologne start at CHF 9. The average price for this train route is around CHF 56. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Berlin to Cologne?
The average train trip from Berlin to Cologne takes 5h 52m and covers 477 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 6m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Cologne route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 86 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 Berlin to Cologne?
The earliest train from Berlin to Cologne departs at 6:07am. The latest train departs at 11:51pm.
What is the best train operator from Berlin to Cologne?
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 Berlin to Cologne?
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 Berlin to Cologne?
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 Berlin to Cologne?
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

10-03

CHF 64

10-04

CHF 145

Today

CHF 56

10-06

CHF 26

10-07

CHF 20

10-08

CHF 20

10-09

CHF 36

10-10

CHF 20

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on Oct 7, 2026 with a price of CHF 20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Berlin to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CHF 20 to CHF 261 for a train ticket from Berlin to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CHF 20 which is on 2026-10-07.

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.