Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Cheapest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Spandau | Leverkusen (Mitte Station) | Fastest | |||||
| ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hauptbahnhof | Leverkusen (Mitte Station) | No tags | |||||
| ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Berlin Südkreuz | Leverkusen (Mitte Station) | No tags | |||||
| ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Spandau | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Berlin to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just COP 30,088, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Berlin and Cologne
Stops in Berlin
- A
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany - B
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany - C
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany - D
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany - E
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany - F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
Stops in Cologne
- B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany - C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany - D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
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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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Cologne 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 Berlin to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Cologne start from COP 70,259. The average price for this route is around COP 135,267. 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 Berlin to Cologne?
The average bus trip duration from Berlin to Cologne is 9h 40m, covering a distance of 290 miles (467 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Berlin to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Berlin to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Cologne at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Cologne?
A bus trip from Berlin to Cologne generates an estimated 11.653400000000001 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.
The cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on Aug 13, 2026 with a price of COP 129,759To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Berlin to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from COP 129,759 to COP 444,651 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 129,759 which is on 2026-08-13.
What's the cheapest way to go from Berlin to Cologne?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
