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Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 31 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	5h 3m	17:43	Hbf	Cheapest
	19:47	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 46m	00:33	Hbf	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:50	Spandau	7h	23:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 8m	11:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 28m	12:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	06:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 40m	12:26	Hbf	No tags
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	21:40	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 1 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	21:40	Hbf	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:47	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 47m	11:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	01:40	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	11h 16m	12:56	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:10	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 24m	11:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:30	Berlin Ostbahnhof	6h 3m	12:33	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	07:23	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	13:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	07:30	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 44m	13:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 2 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
	19:47	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 46m	00:33	Hbf	Fastest
	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	5h 3m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49	Spandau	6h 56m	19:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:07	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 27m	11:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	07:23	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 51m	13:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Regio Nordost + DB Fernverkehr	07:30	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 44m	13:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	21:40	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 3 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	21:40	Hbf	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:47	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 47m	11:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:50	Spandau	7h	23:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 8m	11:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	07:41	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 33m	13:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	12:43	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 36m	18:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express + DB Regio NRW	19:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	8h 57m	04:43	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 4 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:47	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 47m	11:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	21:40	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:50	Spandau	7h	23:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:26	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 8m	11:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	07:41	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 33m	13:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	07:41	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 42m	13:23	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express + DB Regio NRW	19:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	9h 3m	04:49	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 5 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14	Hbf	Fastest
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	21:40	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:50	Spandau	7h	23:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:43	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 44m	11:27	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	07:41	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 33m	13:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	08:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 37m	14:23	Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express + DB Regio NRW	19:46	Berlin Ostbahnhof	8h 57m	04:43	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 6 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 2m	13:41	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:04	Berlin Hbf Train Station	4h 10m	11:14	Hbf	Fastest
	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	5h 3m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49	Spandau	6h 56m	19:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + National Express	06:43	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 44m	11:27	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	07:41	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 33m	13:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	07:41	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 42m	13:23	Hbf	No tags
	16:39	Hauptbahnhof	5h 1m	21:40	Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just MX$166, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

110train per day

5h 20mAverage duration

296 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceMX$377 - MX$2,748	Average duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceMX$166 - MX$5,717	Average duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

Berlin

A
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 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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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

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixTrain

3.3/533 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi2.0

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Cologne by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Berlin to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Cologne start from MX$166. The average price for this train route is around MX$1,194. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Berlin to Cologne is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 296 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 110 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 06:07. And the latest train departs at 23:52.
Which 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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Cologne?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service 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 2.8 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

29/07

MX$624

30/07

MX$1,470

Today

MX$883

01/08

MX$546

02/08

MX$673

03/08

MX$515

04/08

MX$463

05/08

MX$400

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on 5 Aug 2026 with a price of MX$400

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 MX$400 to MX$5,023 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 MX$400, which is on 2026-08-05.

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.