- Must visit
Neues Museum
Major Museum Island museum with the bust of Nefertiti, Egyptian collection, and important prehistoric and classical antiquities.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
5 h 13 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
468 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Hbf will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
It's difficult to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Hbf without transferring at least once.
89731 · ICE 945
S19 · ICE 727 · ICE 832
S19 · ICE 1541
25447 · ICE 619 · ICE 698
S19 · IC 60403 · ICE 698
S19 · ICE 941
S19 · ICE 849
S19 · ICE 943
S19 · ICE 527 · ICE 932
S19 · ICE 625 · ICE 838Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Hbf 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 $74.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $222 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Hbf:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Hbf costing on average $72 (€58).
A bus is $178 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Hbf costing on average $222 (€179).
Other travel options to Berlin Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 1m.
The journey is about 32m faster (5h 9m by train vs 5h 41m by car) and roughly $35 (€28) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($72 (€58) vs $106 (€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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Hbf trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:48 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h00 | 4:48 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:54 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 6h54 | 4:48 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:27 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 8h54 | 7:21 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
S19 · ICE 541 | 3:53 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h23 | 9:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89707 · ICE 843 | On time 4:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h28 | 10:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 1543 | On time 5:03 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h39 | 10:42 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 523 · ICE 934 | 5:30 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h24 | 10:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89709 · ICE 543 | 5:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h28 | 11:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10604 · IC 2206 · ICE 1545 | On time 7:09 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h33 | 12:42 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S19 · ICE 527 · ICE 932 | 7:36 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h18 | 12:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
89713 · ICE 545 | On time 7:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h28 | 1:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89715 · ICE 847 | On time 8:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h28 | 2:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 621 · ICE 930 | 9:36 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h18 | 2:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
89717 · ICE 547 | On time 9:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h28 | 3:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 623 · ICE 1134 | On time 10:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h38 | 4:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S19 · ICE 849 | 11:03 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h13 | 4:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 625 · ICE 838 | On time 11:36 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h18 | 4:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
89721 · ICE 549 | On time 11:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h28 | 5:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 627 · ICE 1072 | On time 12:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h38 | 6:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S19 · ICE 941 | On time 1:03 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h13 | 6:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10616 · ICE 1549 | On time 1:09 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h42 | 6:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 629 · ICE 9591 | 1:36 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h28 | 7:04 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
89725 · ICE 641 | On time 1:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h28 | 7:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 721 · ICE 1130 | On time 2:36 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h25 | 8:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S19 · ICE 943 | On time 3:03 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h13 | 8:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10620 · ICE 1055 | On time 3:09 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h42 | 8:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 723 · ICE 834 | On time 3:36 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h18 | 8:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
89729 · ICE 643 | 3:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h30 | 9:18 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 725 · ICE 594 · ICE 1502 | On time 4:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h59 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
89731 · ICE 945 | On time 4:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h38 | 10:26 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 727 · ICE 832 | On time 5:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h31 | 10:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
89733 · ICE 645 | 5:46 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h31 | 11:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 710 · ICE 645 | On time 5:56 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h21 | 11:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 947 | On time 7:03 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h23 | 12:26 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 821 · ICE 274 | On time 7:36 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h19 | 1:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Hbf run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:04, the last at 22:27. The fastest train covers the 290 miles (468 km) distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 290 miles (468 km) |
Average train duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 8:04 AM |
Last train 10:27 PM |
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Major Museum Island museum with the bust of Nefertiti, Egyptian collection, and important prehistoric and classical antiquities.
Leading contemporary art museum in a former railway station, featuring major installations and internationally known modern artists.
Architecturally striking museum exploring Jewish history and culture in Germany through immersive permanent and temporary exhibitions.
UNESCO-listed ensemble in the Spree, ideal for walking between major museums, cathedral views, and classic Berlin architecture.
Elegant square framed by the Konzerthaus and twin cathedrals, widely considered one of Berlin's most beautiful urban spaces.
Historic boulevard lined with major institutions, statues, and landmark buildings connecting Brandenburg Gate to Museum Island.
Berlin’s iconic fast-food dish of sliced sausage with curried ketchup, usually served with fries. It is one of the city’s most famous everyday eats.
A traditional Berlin jam-filled doughnut, often simply called a Berliner. It is especially popular during Carnival season but eaten year-round.
Cured and boiled pork knuckle, commonly served with peas, mash, or sauerkraut. It is a classic hearty Berlin and Brandenburg specialty.
Long-running French-German fine dining restaurant in Berlin, appreciated for classic cooking and an intimate, elegant atmosphere.
Established German restaurant near the main station, known for beer garden seating, regional dishes, and classic Berlin atmosphere.
Well-known restaurant with creative Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes, stylish design, and city views. Good for a more upscale meal.
Moderate for Western Europe: budget eats are affordable, but hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés but not required.
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