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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
473 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 34 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Berlin Südkreuz station on Wed, Jul 08, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 08 the direct trains cover the 473 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .
On Wed, Jul 08 the slowest trains will take 4 h 53 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.
ICE 1613 · ICE 592 · ICE 15006:29 PM5h46Cologne Hbf12:15 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$241One-way2 transfers- ICE 1541 · S1 · S4211:19 PM6h31Cologne Hbf5:50 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$271One-way2 transfers
- ICE 1541 · 2182111:19 PM6h40Cologne Hbf5:59 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$271One-way1 transfer
- ICE 619 · ICE 69811:58 PM8h00Cologne Hbf7:58 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$291One-way1 transfer
- IC 60403 · ICE 69811:53 PM8h05Cologne Hbf7:58 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$291One-way1 transfer
- ICE 54912:26 PM4h52Cologne Hbf5:18 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$881One-way0 transfers
- ICE 84911:28 AM4h52Cologne Hbf4:20 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$881One-way0 transfers
- ICE 6434:26 PM4h52Cologne Hbf9:18 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$781One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5458:25 AM4h53Cologne Hbf1:18 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$971One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5436:25 AM4h53Cologne Hbf11:18 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$781One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station 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: 293 miles (473 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $148 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station costing on average $181 (€149).
Other travel options to Berlin Südkreuz station take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
The journey is about 12m faster (5h 8m by train vs 5h 20m by car) and roughly $74 (€61) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 (€28) vs $108 (€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 Deutsche Bahn, 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
Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 541 | On time 4:16 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h02 | 9:18 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 843 | On time 5:26 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h54 | 10:20 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1543 · S5 · S46 | On time 5:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h29 | 11:12 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 543 | On time 6:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h53 | 11:18 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1511 · ICE 1138 | On time 6:27 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h42 | 12:09 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 845 | On time 7:26 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h54 | 12:20 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2206 · ICE 1545 · S5 · S46 | On time 7:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h26 | 1:12 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 3 transfers | |
 FlixTrain | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h17 | 1:31 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 545 | On time 8:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h53 | 1:18 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1513 · ICE 692 · ICE 1600 | On time 8:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h46 | 2:15 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 847 | On time 9:26 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h54 | 2:20 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2204 · ICE 1547 · S5 · S46 | On time 9:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h26 | 3:12 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 547 | On time 10:24 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h54 | 3:18 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1515 · ICE 1134 · 3174 | On time 10:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h44 | 4:13 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 849 | On time 11:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h52 | 4:20 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1053 · S5 · S46 | On time 11:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h34 | 5:12 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 549 | On time 12:26 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h52 | 5:18 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1517 · ICE 598 · ICE 1506 | Delayed 12:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h46 | 4:25 PM 4:25 PMBerlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 941 | On time 1:27 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h53 | 6:20 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1549 · S2 | On time 1:34 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h35 | 7:09 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 641 | On time 2:26 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h54 | 7:20 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1519 · ICE 1130 | On time 2:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h40 | 8:09 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 943 · 21937 | On time 3:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h01 | 8:29 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1055 · S25 | On time 3:36 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h38 | 9:14 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h20 | 9:34 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 643 | On time 4:26 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h52 | 9:18 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 945 | On time 5:24 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h57 | 10:21 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 645 · 21961 | On time 6:25 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h04 | 11:29 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1613 · ICE 592 · ICE 1500 | Delayed 6:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h46 | 10:28 PM 10:28 PMBerlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 947 | On time 7:27 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h58 | 12:25 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1541 · S1 · S42 | On time 11:19 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h31 | 5:50 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1541 · 21821 | On time 11:19 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h40 | 5:59 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 60403 · ICE 698 | On time 11:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h05 | 7:58 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 619 · ICE 698 | 11:58 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h00 | 7:58 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station run on average 22 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:28, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 293 miles (473 km) distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 293 miles (473 km) |
Average train duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 2:28 AM |
Last train 10:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Berlin Südkreuz station from $17 (€14). 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 Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station 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 Südkreuz station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station
Most Cologne Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station trains use the Köln Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Berlin Südkreuz station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Berlin Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz train station facilities and services
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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