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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
Cheapest price on Aug 31
$91
Average ticket price on Aug 31
$110
Fastest journey on Aug 31
5 h 39 m
Average journey duration on Aug 31
5 h 42 m
Trains on Aug 31
19
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
It's difficult to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
21890 · ICE 933 · ICE 620 · S192:46 PM5h49Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–28:35 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$911One-way3 transfers- S9 · ICE 858 · 1083112:47 PM6h32Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen7:19 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$961One-way2 transfers
- 21878 · ICE 858 · 108311:16 PM6h03Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–27:19 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$961One-way2 transfers
- S9 · 21878 · ICE 858 · 1083112:58 PM6h21Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen7:19 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$961One-way3 transfers
- S9 · ICE 556 · 897302:07 PM6h04Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen8:11 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$1041One-way2 transfers
- 18511 · ICE 650 · 8972210:31 AM5h39Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–24:10 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$1241One-way2 transfers
- 18519 · ICE 556 · 897302:31 PM5h40Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–28:11 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$1041One-way2 transfers
- 18515 · ICE 558 · 8972612:31 PM5h40Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–26:11 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$1041One-way2 transfers
- 18507 · ICE 652 · 897188:31 AM5h40Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–22:11 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$1131One-way2 transfers
- 21890 · ICE 933 · ICE 620 · S192:46 PM5h49Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–28:35 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$911One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $368.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$160 Average price | $368 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration 10h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport:
A bus is $112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $160.
A bus is $319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport costing on average $368.
Other travel options to Cologne Bonn Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 10h 13m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (5h 20m by train vs 5h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $160 compared to roughly $108 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport trains for today, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| S9 · 21838 · ICE 642 · 17419 | 7:59 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 6h51 | 2:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
| 21836 · ICE 371 · ICE 722 · S19 | 8:01 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 6h21 | 2:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
| S85 · 18507 · ICE 146 · ICE 1052 | 8:09 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 7h02 | 3:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
| 21838 · ICE 642 · 89720 | 8:16 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 6h55 | 3:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| 21838 · ICE 642 · 17419 · 10625 | 8:16 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 6h34 | 2:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
| S85 · 21842 · ICE 837 · ICE 722 | 8:27 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h55 | 2:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
| 18507 · ICE 652 · 10623 | 8:31 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h19 | 1:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| 18507 · ICE 146 · ICE 1052 · 89720 | 8:31 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 6h40 | 3:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
| 21842 · ICE 837 · ICE 722 · S19 | 8:46 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h36 | 2:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
| S9 · ICE 952 · 10625 | 8:47 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 6h03 | 2:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| S9 · 21846 · ICE 952 · 10625 | 8:58 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h52 | 2:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
| 21846 · ICE 952 · 10625 | 9:16 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h34 | 2:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| S9 · ICE 650 · 10627 | 10:07 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 5h43 | 3:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| 18511 · ICE 650 · 10627 | 10:31 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h19 | 3:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| 21858 · ICE 839 · ICE 628 · S19 | 10:46 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h36 | 4:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
| S9 · 21870 · ICE 548 · ICE 203 | 11:59 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 7h12 | 7:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
| S9 · ICE 558 · 89726 | 12:07 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 6h04 | 6:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| 21870 · ICE 548 · ICE 203 · 89728 | 12:16 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 6h55 | 7:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
| 18515 · ICE 558 · 89726 | 12:31 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h40 | 6:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| S9 · ICE 858 · 10635 | 12:47 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 7h03 | 7:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| S9 · 21878 · ICE 858 · 10635 | 12:58 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 6h52 | 7:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
| 21878 · ICE 858 · 10635 | 1:16 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 6h34 | 7:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| 62065 · S7 · ICE 377 · ICE 620 | 1:43 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 6h39 | 8:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
| S9 · ICE 556 · 89730 | 2:07 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 6h04 | 8:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| 18519 · ICE 556 · 89730 | 2:31 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 5h40 | 8:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
21892 · ICE 2593 · ICE 902+ 24399 | 3:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 6h39 | 9:40 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
| 21892 · ICE 2593 · ICE 528 · S19 | 3:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 6h21 | 9:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
| 21894 · ICE 856 · 10639 | 3:16 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 6h34 | 9:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
| 21894 · ICE 1601 · ICE 2593 · ICE 528 | 3:16 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 6h06 | 9:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5 transfers | |
| 21894 · ICE 1601 · ICE 2593 · ICE 902 | 3:16 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 6h24 | 9:40 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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Trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $91 but you can travel from only $23 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 10:31. The fastest train covers the 292 miles (470 km) distance in 4h 44m.
Distance 292 miles (470 km) |
Average train duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $91 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 4h 44m |
First train 6:16 AM |
Last train 10:31 AM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Cologne Bonn Airport from $23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
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