The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Cheapest price
$84
Average price
$188
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h 54 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
474 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 Messe/Deutz will cost around $188 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
It's difficult to get from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz without transferring at least once.
3363 · 74602 · ICE 896 · ICE 82012:40 AM9h34Berlin Hbf10:14 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$841One-way3 transfers
ICE 1540 · 1740411:51 PM6h32Berlin Hbf6:23 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$851One-way1 transfer
ICE 946 · ICE 6235:35 AM5h07Berlin Hbf10:42 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$1101One-way1 transfer
ICE 240 · 285136:14 AM5h11Berlin Hbf11:25 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$1261One-way1 transfer
ICE 644 · ICE 6256:47 AM4h52Berlin Hbf11:39 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$1421One-way1 transfer
ICE 644 · ICE 6256:47 AM4h52Berlin Hbf11:39 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$1421One-way1 transfer
ICE 640 · ICE 72310:47 AM4h52Berlin Hbf3:39 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$2161One-way1 transfer
ICE 944 · ICE 6277:47 AM4h55Berlin Hbf12:42 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$1421One-way1 transfer
ICE 642 · ICE 6298:47 AM4h55Berlin Hbf1:42 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$1801One-way1 transfer
ICE 942 · ICE 7219:47 AM4h55Berlin Hbf2:42 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$1801One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 294 miles (474 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $134 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz costing on average $163 (€133).
Other travel options to Cologne Messe/Deutz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
The journey is about 21m faster (5h 1m by train vs 5h 22m by car) and roughly $26 (€21) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($78 (€64) vs $104 (€85)). 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 Deutsche Bahn, 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 Messe/Deutz train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 544 · S11 | Delayed 3:17 PM 4:47 PMBerlin Hbf | 5h02 | 9:49 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 1542 · 28535 | 4:59 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h26 | 10:25 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
ICE 844 · S19 | 5:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h56 | 10:43 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 542 · S11 | 6:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h02 | 11:49 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 842 · 26843 | 7:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h05 | 12:52 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 699 · ICE 618 · 10953 | 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h57 | 6:24 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1540 · S6 | On time 11:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h48 | 6:39 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
3363 · 74602 · ICE 896 · ICE 820 | On time 12:40 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h34 | 10:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3 transfers | |
3363 · S2 · ICE 896 · ICE 820 | On time 12:40 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h34 | 10:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3 transfers | |
ICE 946 · ICE 623 | On time 5:35 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h07 | 10:42 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 240 · 28513 | On time 6:14 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h11 | 11:25 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 644 · ICE 625 | On time 6:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h52 | 11:39 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
3147 · ICE 9590 · ICE 726 | On time 6:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h20 | 12:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
ICE 944 · ICE 627 | On time 7:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h55 | 12:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1131 · ICE 724 | On time 8:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h14 | 1:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 148 · 28517 | On time 8:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h09 | 1:25 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 642 · ICE 629 | On time 8:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h55 | 1:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 936 · ICE 1052 · S12 | 8:58 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h34 | 2:32 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
ICE 942 · ICE 721 | On time 9:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h55 | 2:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 146 · 28521 | 10:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h09 | 3:25 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 640 · ICE 723 | On time 10:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h52 | 3:39 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 1546 · 28523 | 10:59 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h26 | 4:25 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
ICE 940 · ICE 725 | On time 11:47 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h55 | 4:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1135 · ICE 626 | On time 12:02 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h12 | 5:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 144 · 28525 | 12:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h09 | 5:25 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 548 · ICE 727 | On time 12:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h55 | 5:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 1050 · 28528 | 12:59 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h34 | 6:33 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
ICE 848 · ICE 729 | On time 1:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h55 | 6:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 142 · 28529 | 2:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h09 | 7:25 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 546 · ICE 821 | On time 2:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h55 | 7:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 1544 · 10228 · 28531 | 2:59 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h26 | 8:25 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 1544 · ICE 823 | On time 2:59 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h32 | 8:31 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
ICE 846 · S19 | On time 3:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h56 | 8:43 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1139 · ICE 528 | On time 4:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h14 | 9:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 140 · 28533 | 4:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h09 | 9:25 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 544 · S11 | On time 4:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h02 | 9:49 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Trains from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:59, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 294 miles (474 km) distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 294 miles (474 km) |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 1:59 AM |
Last train 10:52 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Berlin Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz from $21 (€17). 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 Messe/Deutz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 Messe/Deutz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
- 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: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
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