The cheapest buses from Cologne to Berlin
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Berlin will cost around $ 41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 41.
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The fastest buses from Cologne to Berlin
Fastest Journey
18 h 10 m
Average
18 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
479 km
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Berlin without transferring at least once.
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Bus Information from Cologne to Berlin
 | Distance | 296 miles (478 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 9 h 30 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $29 (€23) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | Flixbus, BlaBlaCar, Eurolines Germany or FlixTrain |
Buses from Cologne to Berlin cover the 296 miles (478 km) long route taking on average 9 h 30 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, BlaBlaCar, Eurolines Germany or FlixTrain. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $19 (€15), but the average price of bus tickets is $29 (€23). Travelers depart most frequently from Köln Hbf and arrive in Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof.
Bus companies
Bus between Cologne and Berlin with FlixBus
You can travel by bus between Cologne and Berlin with FlixBus for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Flixbus is one of Europe's biggest bus companies which was created in Germany and offers bus services around Europe and US. Flixbus offers only one ticket type called Standard for your upcoming bus trip between Cologne and Berlin.
Book your FlixBus Cologne to Berlin bus with Omio and enjoy a smooth and relaxing journey! Check FlixBus’s up-to-date bus schedules for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Cologne to Berlin routes as well as the amenities offered in the class fare you choose and buy the most affordable FlixBus bus tickets online that fit your budget. The distance from Cologne to Berlin is 296 miles (478 km), and the best price for a one-way Cologne - Berlin FlixBus bus ticket starts at $19 (€15) if you book in advance. If you would rather search for your FlixBus ticket in the Omio app, you can quickly see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when traveling by bus. Waiting in a line at the bus station to purchase your bus ticket will become yesterday's news. So, book your bus tickets online quickly and easily and enjoy your trip with FlixBus!
FlixBus has the following ticket policies due to COVID-19, which you should be aware of when booking and traveling by bus from Cologne to Berlin:
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- All bookings can be canceled up to 15 minutes before departure (a fee may apply).
- Cancellations made 30 days before departure are free of charge.
- Canceled tickets are refunded as a voucher, which is valid for 12 months, and is the value of the original booking (minus a cancellation fee, if applicable).
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Buses from Cologne to Berlin
Buses in Germany are a convenient and affordable way to travel, with a number of companies offering a variety of domestic and international routes. Buses from Cologne to Berlin are operated by Eurolines and Flixbus. There are regular and frequent services offered, from early morning until late in the evening. Buses from Cologne to Berlin take between 8 and 15 hours to make the journey, depending on the service chosen. Some FlixBus and Eurolines buses may require a transfer, which significantly lengthen journey time. Weekend buses from COlogne to Berlin are also frequent.
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Average prices for buses from Cologne to Berlin when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€31 |
1 Day in Advance |
€30 |
1 Week in Advance |
€30 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€30 |
1 Month in Advance |
€30 |
3 Months in Advance |
€30 |
Cologne to Berlin Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than both the bus and train it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 7:50 h to arrive in Berlin.
All Cologne to Berlin buses are run by Flixbus or Eurolines.- Some buses are direct, while many require a transfer. Cologne to Berlin buses depart from either Köln ZOB or Köln Flughafen and arrive at either Berlin ZOB, Bahnhof Südkreuz, Alexanderplatz, or U-Bahnhof Alt-Tegel.
- Traveling from Cologne to Berlin by bus takes as little as 7 hours and 50 minutes.
- Most travelers book their Cologne to Berlin bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Taking the Bus from Cologne
Cologne's main bus station, the ZOB, is on the north side of Hauptbahnhof, the city's central railway station, which is within a few minutes walking distance of the Cologne city centre. There are adjacent stops on the city's efficient S-bahn, U-bahn and bus services. Public transport is available until the early hours of the morning each day. Cologne has many yellow taxis which can be hailed in the street.
Getting into Berlin by Bus
Berlin is Germany's vibrant capital city. The re-developed Museum Island offers some of the world's greatest art treasures. Berlin is renowned for its cultural life, from performances by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra to its many night clubs, catering to all tastes. Buses from Cologne to Berlin arrive at the city's main bus station, the ZOB, in the Charlottenburg district to the west of the city centre. The bus station has connections to Berlin's public transport system. The city's U-bahn and S-bahn services link to the city centre in about 30 minutes. On the weekend, these services run all night. On weekdays, night buses are available. Taxis can be hailed on the street or are available at taxi stands but are more expensive than using public transport.
Travel Tips
When taking a bus from Cologne, you have a couple of bus stations you can depart from including Köln, Köln Bonn Airport and Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle). When you arrive in Berlin, your bus can arrive in bus stations including Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Berlin, ZOB and Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Omio customers traveling this route book their buses from Köln Hbf to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof.
The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this route, called Köln Hbf, is located 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city center of Cologne.
The most popular arrival bus station, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, is located 6 mile (s) / 9 km away from the city center of Berlin.
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