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

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf

Showing times and prices for May 08

Cheapest price

$60

Average price

$154

Fastest journey

5 h 6 m

Average duration

5 h 7 m

Trains per day

32

Distance

473 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Südkreuz station 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 Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf will cost around $154 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.

Fast trains

Of the 32 trains that leave Berlin Südkreuz station for Cologne Hbf on Fri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 473 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 6 m .

On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 5 h 7 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 699 · ICE 618
    9:35 PM8h29
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    6:04 AMCologne Hbf
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 905 · ICE 822 · S6
    11:37 PM9h46
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    9:23 AMCologne Hbf
    $871One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn3302 · ICE 946
    5:10 AM5h25
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    10:35 AMCologne Hbf
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2172 · ICE 842
    7:26 PM5h07
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    12:33 AMCologne Hbf
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 172 · ICE 540
    8:23 PM5h15
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    1:38 AMCologne Hbf
    $881One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf 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 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $88.

Distance: 293 miles (473 km)

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$59

Average price

$41

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$160

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$111

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 36m

Average total duration

5h 6m

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8h 24m

Average total duration

7h 54m

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1h 5m

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The cheapest way to travel from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf:

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf costing on average $59 (€47).

A bus is $119 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf costing on average $160 (€128).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 6m.

Bus takes on average 7h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin Südkreuz station and Cologne Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 18m faster (5h 6m by train vs 5h 24m by car) and roughly $53 (€42) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($59 (€47) vs $111 (€89)). 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnIC 2270 · ICE 940
Delayed
9:33 AM 11:26 AMBerlin Südkreuz station
5h07
4:33 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 599 · ICE 626 · S6
On time
11:35 AM Berlin Südkreuz station
5h48
5:23 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 599 · ICE 1514
On time
11:35 AM Berlin Südkreuz station
5h58
5:33 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahn18513 · ICE 1135 · ICE 1514
On time
11:45 AM Berlin Südkreuz station
5h48
5:33 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahn18513 · ICE 1135 · ICE 626 · S611:45 AM Berlin Südkreuz station
5h38
5:23 PM Cologne Hbf3 transfers
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain12:22 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
5h21
5:43 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 691 · ICE 1512
On time
1:34 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
5h59
7:33 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 691 · ICE 622 · S6
On time
1:34 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
5h49
7:23 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 1509 · ICE 691 · ICE 622 · S6
On time
1:42 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
5h41
7:23 PM Cologne Hbf		3 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 1509 · ICE 691 · ICE 1512
On time
1:42 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
5h51
7:33 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 1139 · ICE 528 · S6
On time
3:50 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
5h33
9:23 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain4:28 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
5h12
9:40 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 935 · ICE 526
On time
5:13 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
5h03
10:16 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahn21916 · ICE 542
On time
6:15 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
5h19
11:34 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnS2 · S5 · ICE 542
On time
6:16 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
5h18
11:34 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 2172 · ICE 842
On time
7:26 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
5h09
12:35 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 697 · 4551 · IC 60402
On time
7:35 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
10h22
5:57 AM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 1605 · ICE 697 · 4551 · IC 60402
On time
7:42 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
10h15
5:57 AM Cologne Hbf		3 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 699 · ICE 618
On time
9:35 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
8h29
6:04 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 905 · ICE 822 · S6
On time
11:37 PM Berlin Südkreuz station
9h46
9:23 AM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf

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Trains from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:59, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 293 miles (473 km) distance in 5h 7m.

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
293 miles (473 km)
Average train duration
5h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
$15 (€12)
Trains per day
12
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
5h 7m
First train
6:59 AM
Last train
10:30 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Mon
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

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Berlin Südkreuz station and Cologne Hbf from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 7m
Cheapest Price
$23 (€18)
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 8m
Cheapest Price
$15 (€12)
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 40m
Cheapest Price
$106 (€85)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
10 a day

FAQs: Trains from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $15 (€12), while the average price is around $59 (€47).
The train from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf takes 5h 7m and runs 12 per day.
The distance by train from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf is 293 miles (473 km).
The first train from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf leaves at 6:59 AM.
The last train from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf leaves at 10:30 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf. This service operates 1 times per day, provided by FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf is by train, with a cost of around $15 (€12).
The train journey from Berlin Südkreuz to Köln Hbf offers scenic views of Germany's diverse landscapes, including glimpses of the picturesque Harz Mountains, vast green fields, and charming villages, making it a pleasant and visually appealing experience.
A day trip from Berlin Südkreuz to Köln Hbf is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 7m and the distance is 293 miles (473 km). However, there are 9 trains available per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf.
Since both Berlin Südkreuz station and Cologne Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Cologne Hbf include Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Liège, Aachen, Venlo.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Berlin Südkreuz station to Cologne Hbf

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The major train station for departures in Berlin is Berlin Südkreuz. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin Südkreuz for your trip from Berlin to Cologne.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Berlin Südkreuz, General-Pape-Straße 1, 12101 Berlin
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Dining
Dining
  • Biertempel 2
  • McDonald's
  • Eis Bär
  • Cafe Mon Cherie
Hotel
Hotel
  • Appartements Eisemann

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