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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Showing times and prices for Feb 16
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
479 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Fast buses
Of the 27 buses that leave Cologne for Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Mon, Feb 16, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 16 the direct buses cover the 479 km distance in an average of 6 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Mon, Feb 16 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:30AM6h40
Cologne06:10PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$391One-way
0 transfers
01:30PM6h10
Cologne07:40PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus08:25AM9h10
Leverkusen, Bf Mitte05:35PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus08:25AM8h35
Leverkusen, Bf Mitte05:00PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus07:50AM9h45
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)05:35PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$411One-way
0 transfers
05:30AM5h20
Cologne10:50AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$441One-way
0 transfers
01:30PM6h10
Cologne07:40PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$411One-way
0 transfers
03:00PM6h10
Cologne09:10PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$481One-way
0 transfers
12:00PM6h20
Cologne06:20PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$461One-way
0 transfers
11:30AM6h40
Cologne06:10PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$391One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €54.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€28 Average price Cheapest | €89 Average price | €177 Average price |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 9h06 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 10h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 11h01 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Live departures
Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport buses for today, Sunday, February 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 5:57 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 8:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 9h15 | 6:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 8:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 9h50 | 6:35 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 8:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 10h20 | 7:05 AM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 9:10 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 9h25 | 6:35 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 9:10 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 8h50 | 6:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 9:10 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 9h55 | 7:05 AM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 13h05 | 12:50 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | ||
| Monday, February 16 | ||||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 AM Bergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U) | 12h40 | 12:50 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | ||
| FlixBus | 6:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 10h15 | 5:05 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 6:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 9h45 | 4:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 6:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 9h10 | 4:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
 FlixTrain+FlixBus | 7:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h06 | 4:20 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | ||
| FlixBus | 7:25 AM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 9h10 | 4:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 7:25 AM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 8h35 | 4:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 7:25 AM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 9h40 | 5:05 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 11:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h01 | 11:15 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | ||
| FlixBus | 4:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 9h45 | 2:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 4:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 10h10 | 2:55 AM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 4:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 9h25 | 2:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 5:20 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 9h35 | 2:55 AM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 5:20 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 9h10 | 2:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 5:20 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 8h50 | 2:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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FlixBus as well as Wupsi offer buses services from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Wupsi to find the best option for your trip from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
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Buses from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport run on average 26 times per day, taking around 7h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:50, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 297 miles (479 km) distance in 8h 50m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 297 miles (479 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€17) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 8h 50m |
First bus 06:50 |
Last bus 21:10 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Wupsi from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg AirportYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Wupsi for as low as $22 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 50m
Cheapest Price
$22 (€17)
FlixBus frequency
24 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
3 a day
Wupsi
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10h 21m
Wupsi frequency
2 a day
FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport can start from as little as $22 (€17) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is $35 (€28) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is 8h 50m to travel the 297 miles (479 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport leaves at 6:50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport leaves at 9:10 PM.
Yes, there are 20 direct buses a day from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, you can count on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Wupsi for the best way to get you to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Cologne and Berlin Brandenburg Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Berlin Brandenburg Airport from Cologne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 8h 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Berlin Brandenburg Airport including taking a bus, train, and flight.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport for bus company FlixBus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport depends on the bus companies:
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport with the following bus company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport with the following bus company: FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Cologne
Berlin
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WCinformation
Distance to city center
13 km
Car connection
KennedystraßeWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Amenities at bus station
WifiParking
DiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 00:00-23:59
Distance to city center
1 kmCar connection
Breslauer PlatzWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria Köln Hbf (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Köln, Hbf
- Bus: 132, 133, 250, 260 Metro: U5, U16, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12, S13
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