Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixTrain | 08:14AM Cologne Hbf | 5h18 | 01:32PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 08:14AM Cologne Hbf | 8h06 | 04:20PM Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 08:14AM Cologne Hbf | 5h47 | 02:01PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
Deutsche Bahn | 08:38AM Cologne Hbf | 4h24 | 01:02PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
Deutsche Bahn | 08:44AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h18 | 02:02PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Deutsche Bahn | 09:34AM Cologne Hbf | 4h42 | 02:16PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
Deutsche Bahn | 10:44AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h24 | 03:08PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
Deutsche Bahn | 10:47AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h16 | 04:03PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 04:14PM Cologne Hbf | 5h14 | 09:28PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 04:14PM Cologne Hbf | 5h24 | 09:38PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect |
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Fastest Journey
4 h 24 m
Average
5 h 23 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
479 km
Of the 10 trains that leave Cologne for Berlin every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 296 miles (478 km) |
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Average train duration | 4 h 17 min |
Average train ticket price | $104 (€88) |
Train frequency | 2 a day |
Direct train | Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day |
Train companies | Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain |
Trains from Cologne to Berlin cover the 296 miles (478 km) long route taking on average 4 h 17 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $24 (€20), but the average price of train tickets is $104 (€88). Travelers depart most frequently from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
Find the best trains between Cologne and Berlin with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain from $24 (€20). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Berlin from Cologne. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Train information from Cologne to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
When departing from Cologne, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Cologne Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz. When arriving in Berlin, you can end your journey in train stations like Berlin Hbf, Berlin Ostbahnhof, Berlin Südkreuz station, Berlin Spandau, Berlin Zoologischer Garten and Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cologne Hbf, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
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