How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Berlin?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Berlin start at COP 54,928. The average price for this train route is around COP 267,861. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Cologne to Berlin?

The average train trip from Cologne to Berlin takes 5h 9m and covers 476 km. The quickest 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 serve this route, with 77 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain .

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

The earliest train from Cologne to Berlin departs at 6:08am. 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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 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 best on-time performance from Cologne to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with a punctuality rating of 3.0 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 COP 57,174 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on May 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	6:25pm	Hbf	4h 44m	11:09pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	8:14am	Hbf	5h 6m	1:20pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:01am	Hbf	10h 44m	7:45pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	12:18pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 10m	5:28pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on May 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Hannover	8:53pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 59m	2:52am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	1:27pm	Hbf	4h 49m	6:16pm	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	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 17m	11:28am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on May 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:27pm	Hbf	6h 19m	5:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	1:27pm	Hbf	4h 49m	6:16pm	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
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	6:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:28am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on May 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:27pm	Hbf	6h 19m	5:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 48m	2:18am	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
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	6:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	11:28am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on May 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:27pm	Hbf	6h 19m	5:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	1:27pm	Hbf	4h 49m	6:16pm	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	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 17m	11:28am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on May 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:27pm	Hbf	6h 19m	5:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	1:27pm	Hbf	4h 49m	6:16pm	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	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 17m	11:28am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on May 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:24pm	Hbf	6h 22m	5:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
	1:27pm	Hbf	4h 49m	6:16pm	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	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 17m	11:28am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	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 9 minutes, and with fares starting at just COP 54,928, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

77train per day

5h 9mAverage Duration

476 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCOP 78,185 - COP 655,169	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCOP 54,928 - COP 1,178,406	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
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 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

Deutsche Bahn

4.1/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi3.1

FlixTrain

3.3/528 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi2.3

DE train companies:RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 at COP 54,928. The average price for this train route is around COP 267,861. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cologne to Berlin?
The average train trip from Cologne to Berlin takes 5h 9m and covers 476 km. The quickest 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 serve this route, with 77 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Berlin?
The earliest train from Cologne to Berlin departs at 6:08am. 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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 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 best on-time performance from Cologne to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.0 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

05-20

COP 254,006

05-21

COP 388,793

Today

COP 330,668

05-23

COP 208,366

05-24

COP 208,519

05-25

COP 217,426

05-26

COP 126,908

05-27

COP 126,794

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on May 27, 2026 with a price of COP 126,794

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 126,794 to COP 1,137,106 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 126,794 which is on 2026-05-27.