Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RB,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Showing times and prices for Jul 21

Cheapest price

$43

Average price

$124

Fastest journey

4 h 24 m

Average duration

4 h 57 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

475 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf 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 Hbf will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Berlin Hbf for Cologne Hbf on Mon, Jul 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 21 the direct trains cover the 475 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 24 m .

On Mon, Jul 21 the slowest trains will take 5 h 58 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.

FlixTrainFlixTrain
07:47AM5h58
Berlin Hbf
01:45PMCologne Hbf
$431One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 640 · ICE 927
10:48AM5h01
Berlin Hbf
03:49PMCologne Hbf
$1411One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 952
09:48AM4h24
Berlin Hbf
02:12PMCologne Hbf
$1561One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 950
11:48AM4h24
Berlin Hbf
04:12PMCologne Hbf
$1561One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €80.

Distance: 295 miles (475 km)

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€77

Average price

€37

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Cheapest

€228

Average price

5h 35m

Average total duration

5h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 48m

Average total duration

7h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 27m

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3h 0m

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Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday, July 20
Last updated at 4:40 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 542
On time
4:48 PM Berlin Hbf
4h45
9:33 PM Cologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 852
Delayed
5:49 PM 5:48 PMBerlin Hbf
4h24
10:15 PM 10:15 PMCologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 704 · ICE 921
Delayed
7:05 PM 6:31 PMBerlin Hbf
6h31
1:02 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 699 · ICE 618
On time
7:54 PM Berlin Hbf
8h09
4:03 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Monday, July 21
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain5:47 AM Berlin Hbf
5h58
11:45 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 952
On time
7:48 AM Berlin Hbf
4h24
12:12 PM Cologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 640 · ICE 927
On time
8:48 AM Berlin Hbf
5h01
1:49 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 950
On time
9:48 AM Berlin Hbf
4h24
2:12 PM Cologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect

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Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf

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Trains from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
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
295 miles (475 km)
Average train duration
5h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
$16 (€13)
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
4h 18m
First train
02:21
Last train
21:46
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.
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Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain train tickets to Cologne Hbf from Berlin Hbf from $25 (€20) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 59 min
  • Cheapest Price: $35
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day

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Popular train stations from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf

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The major train station for departures in Berlin is Berlin Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin Hbf for your trip from Berlin to Cologne.
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HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
  • Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Dining
Dining
  • backWERK
  • Burger King
  • Costa Coffee
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • Einstein Kaffee
  • Le Crobag
  • McDonald's
  • Hans im Glück
  • Pret A Manger
  • Starbucks
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
  • IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
  • Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
The major train station for arrivals in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your journey to Cologne from Berlin.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
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LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Schweinske
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Wyndham Koeln
  • Hilton Cologne
  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

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