Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
5 h 40 m
Average
6 h 14 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
479 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Cologne for Berlin every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 296 miles (478 km) | |
Average bus duration | 9 h 5 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $36 (€32) | |
Bus frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes | |
Bus providers | BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixTrain, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Infobus |
Buses from Cologne to Berlin cover the 296 miles (478 km) long trip taking on average 9 h 5 min with our travel partners like BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixTrain, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Infobus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $36 (€32), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $27 (€24). Travelers depart most frequently from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and arrive in Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof.
Travel from Cologne to Berlin from $27 (€24) with Omio’s bus partners BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
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 |
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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.
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.
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.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle), which is located around 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, located 7.3 miles (11.8 km) away from the city centre.
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