Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

zł353

Average ticket price on Sep 20

zł590

Fastest journey on Sep 20

4 h 59 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

5 h

Trains on Sep 20

15

Distance

468 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen 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 Flughafen to Berlin Hbf will cost around zł590 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł353.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 826 · ICE 845
    6:58 AM5h14
    Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
    12:12 PMBerlin Hbf
    zł3531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS19 · S12 · ICE 855
    6:56 AM5h16
    Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
    12:12 PMBerlin Hbf
    zł3611One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 857
    8:53 AM5h19
    Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
    2:12 PMBerlin Hbf
    zł5561One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS19 · S12 · ICE 857
    8:56 AM5h16
    Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
    2:12 PMBerlin Hbf
    zł5561One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 555
    7:53 AM5h02
    Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
    12:55 PMBerlin Hbf
    zł5561One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł121 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł121, while a flight costs an average of zł1476.

Distance: 290 miles (468 km)

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Train
Flight
Bus
Driving

zł450

Average price

zł1476

Average price

zł121

Average price

Cheapest

zł403

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 46m

Average total duration

5h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 42m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

10h 6m

Average total duration

9h 36m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 27m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Eurowings

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf is a bus with an average price of zł121.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf:

A bus is zł329 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf costing on average zł450.

A bus is zł1355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf costing on average zł1476.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Berlin Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 16m.

Bus takes on average 9h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Berlin Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 11m sooner (5h 16m by train vs 5h 27m by car). Tickets start at around zł450 compared to roughly zł403 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with FlixTrain.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 653
On time
4:03 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
4h52
8:55 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 955
On time
5:03 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
5h09
10:12 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 655
On time
6:03 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
4h52
10:55 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 957
On time
7:03 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
5h18
12:21 AM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnBus RE6 · 17377 · IC 2347 · ICE 1541
On time
10:34 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
6h59
5:33 AM Berlin Hbf		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnS19 · S12 · ICE 855
On time
6:56 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
5h16
12:12 PM Berlin Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 826 · ICE 845
On time
6:58 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
5h14
12:12 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 527 · ICE 932
On time
7:26 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
5h28
12:54 PM Berlin Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 555
On time
7:53 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
5h02
12:55 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · S12 · ICE 555
On time
7:56 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
4h59
12:55 PM Berlin Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 857
On time
8:53 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
5h19
2:12 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · S12 · ICE 857
On time
8:56 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
5h16
2:12 PM Berlin Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 621 · ICE 930
On time
9:26 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
5h28
2:54 PM Berlin Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 557
On time
9:53 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
5h02
2:55 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · S12 · ICE 557
On time
9:56 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
4h59
2:55 PM Berlin Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 859
On time
10:53 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
5h19
4:12 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · S12 · ICE 859
On time
10:56 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
5h16
4:12 PM Berlin Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 625 · ICE 838
On time
11:26 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
5h28
4:54 PM Berlin Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 559
On time
11:53 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
5h02
4:55 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · S12 · ICE 559
On time
11:56 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
4h59
4:55 PM Berlin Hbf		2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf

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Trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł77 but you can travel from only zł74 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 01:38, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 290 miles (468 km) distance in 4h 8m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from zł74
Distance
290 miles (468 km)
Average train duration
5h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
zł77
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
4h 8m
First train
1:38 AM
Last train
9:27 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
14 days
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from zł74

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Berlin Hbf from zł74. 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 Deutsche Bahn Duration
4h 8m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
zł101
Deutsche Bahn frequency
10 a day
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 FlixTrain Duration
5h 31m
Cheapest FlixTrain Price
zł77
FlixTrain frequency
2 a day
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

FAQs: Trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf

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

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at zł77, while the average price is around zł450.
The train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf takes 4h 8m and runs 10 per day.
The first train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf leaves at 1:38 AM.
The distance by train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf is 290 miles (468 km).
The last train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf leaves at 9:27 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by FlixTrain.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around zł74.
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf.
Since both Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Berlin 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 Berlin Hbf include Leipzig, Hanover, Wolfsburg, Erfurt, Brunswick.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin 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.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf

Most Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Berlin Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Cologne
Arrival train stations in Berlin
Köln/Bonn FlughafenKöln/Bonn Flughafen, Waldstraße 247, 51147 KölnWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre

Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRe · 17m · zł19 · every ~2 min
Rb26 · 21m · zł19
Re · 23m · every ~2 min
BusS19, S12 · 29m · zł23

Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services

Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.

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