The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
5 h 8 m
Average duration
5 h 12 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
468 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen without transferring at least once.
ICE 1540 · S1911:51 PM6h44Berlin Hbf6:35 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$341One-way1 transfer
ICE 646 · 897104:28 AM5h43Berlin Hbf10:11 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$731One-way1 transfer
ICE 277 · ICE 646 · 897104:34 AM5h37Berlin Hbf10:11 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$731One-way2 transfers
ICE 699 · ICE 618 · S199:27 PM8h55Berlin Hbf6:22 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$761One-way2 transfers
ICE 542 · S196:47 PM5h40Berlin Hbf12:27 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$841One-way1 transfer
ICE 846 · S193:47 PM5h08Berlin Hbf8:55 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$1071One-way1 transfer
ICE 944 · S197:47 AM5h08Berlin Hbf12:55 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$1391One-way1 transfer
ICE 842 · S197:47 PM5h10Berlin Hbf12:57 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$951One-way1 transfer
ICE 844 · S195:47 PM5h10Berlin Hbf10:57 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$951One-way1 transfer
ICE 1139 · ICE 528 · S194:00 PM5h22Berlin Hbf9:22 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen$1141One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $150 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $117 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen costing on average $150 (€122).
Other travel options to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
The journey is about 47m faster (5h 38m by train vs 6h 25m by car) and roughly $25 (€21) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($80 (€65) vs $105 (€86)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with FlixTrain.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 640 · 89722 | Delayed 9:10 AM 10:47 AMBerlin Hbf | 5h23 | 4:10 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 1546 · 10629 | 10:59 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h51 | 4:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 839 · ICE 628 · S19 | On time 11:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h17 | 4:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 940 · S19 | On time 11:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h08 | 4:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 144 · ICE 1013 · 10631 | 12:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h34 | 5:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 548 · 89726 | On time 12:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h24 | 6:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 1050 · 10633 | 12:59 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h51 | 6:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 848 · S19 | On time 1:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h08 | 6:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 142 · ICE 1015 · 10635 | 2:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h34 | 7:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 546 · 89730 | On time 2:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h24 | 8:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 1544 · ICE 823 · 10637 | 2:59 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h51 | 8:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
ICE 846 · S19 | 3:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h08 | 8:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
3177 · ICE 1139 · ICE 902 | Delayed 3:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h46 | 7:47 PM 7:47 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
3177 · ICE 1139 · ICE 528 · S19 | 3:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h28 | 9:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
ICE 140 · 28533 · 10639 | 4:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h34 | 9:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 544 · 89734 | On time 4:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h24 | 10:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 844 · S19 | 5:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h09 | 10:56 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 542 · 89738 | 6:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h24 | 12:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 842 · S19 | 7:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h08 | 12:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 540 · 25400 | 8:11 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h08 | 2:19 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 740 · ICE 921 · S19 | 8:15 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h10 | 3:25 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 699 · ICE 618 · S19 | 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h55 | 6:22 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 840 · IC 60471 · ICE 618 · S19 | On time 9:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h35 | 6:22 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1540 · S19 | On time 11:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h44 | 6:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
ICE 646 · 89710 | On time 4:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h43 | 10:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 277 · ICE 646 · 89710 | On time 4:34 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h37 | 10:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 946 · 89712 | On time 5:35 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h38 | 11:13 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 644 · 89714 | On time 6:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h24 | 12:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
3147 · ICE 9590 · ICE 726 · S19 | 6:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h28 | 12:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 3 transfers | |
ICE 944 · S19 | On time 7:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h08 | 12:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1131 · ICE 724 · S19 | On time 8:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h35 | 1:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 642 · 89718 | On time 8:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h24 | 2:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 936 · ICE 1052 · 10625 | On time 8:58 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h52 | 2:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Trains from Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:21, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 290 miles (468 km) distance in 5h 9m.
Distance 290 miles (468 km) |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 5h 9m |
First train 2:21 AM |
Last train 10:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Berlin Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne/Bonn Flughafen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit)
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
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