When traveling from Berlin to Cologne, what are the departure and arrival points in Berlin and Cologne?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Cologne: Buses from Berlin to Cologne most often leave from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle). Flights most often depart from Berlin at Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Cologne at Cologne Bonn Airport. Trains from Berlin to Cologne most often leave from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Köln Hbf.

Which travel companies can take me from Berlin to Cologne?

The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Cologne: FlixBus can take you to Cologne by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Berlin to Cologne for $34 (€30). Travel with Eurowings for flights to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurowings Berlin to Cologne tickets on Omio for $104 (€90). Travel with FlixTrain to go to Cologne by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixTrain Berlin to Cologne tickets on Omio for $23 (€20).

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from Berlin to Cologne

How to get from Berlin to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Berlin to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

07:59AM5h20

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

01:19PMCologne Hbf

€791One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

07:59AM5h20

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

01:19PMCologne Hbf

€791One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

01:10PM1h10

Berlin Brandenburg Airport

02:20PMCologne/Bonn Airport

€1691One-way

0 transfers

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Flight

09:00AM5h25

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

02:25PMCologne Hbf

€791One-way

0 transfers

09:46AM4h23

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

02:09PMCologne Hbf

€901One-way

0 transfers

10:46AM4h52

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

03:38PMCologne Hbf

€1001One-way

1 transfer

08:50AM3h25

Berlin Brandenburg Airport

12:15PMCologne/Bonn Airport

€4321One-way

1 transfer

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Travel Information to Cologne from Berlin

	Distance	296 miles (478 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus, flight or train
	Ticket price range	$23 - $104
	Cheapest mode	Train • $23 (€20) • 5 h 12 min
	Fastest mode	Flight • $104 (€90) • 1 h 10 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus, Eurowings or FlixTrain

Travel 296 miles (478 km) by bus, flight or train from Berlin to Cologne. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $23 (€20). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Eurowings or FlixTrain among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Berlin to Cologne.

How to get from Berlin to Cologne

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Berlin to Cologne, 75,50% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Berlin to Cologne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Airlines

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel 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 travel from Berlin to Cologne. DB uses different types of travel 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 travel.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $23

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel from Berlin to Cologne.

Cheapest Price: $124

EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Cologne

FAQs: Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Cologne.

You can get to Cologne from Berlin 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Berlin is by taking a train, which costs on average $23 (€20).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Cologne:

Taking a train costs $12 (€10) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $34 (€30).

A train is $81 (€70) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $104 (€90) from Berlin to Cologne.

The fastest way to get to Cologne from Berlin is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 9 h 30 min.

Train takes on average 5 h 12 min.

The distance from Berlin to Cologne is approximately 296 miles (478 km).

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Cologne is:

1 bus a day.
Around 18 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Cologne from Berlin as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Cologne:

Buses from Berlin to Cologne most often leave from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle).
Flights most often depart from Berlin at Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Cologne at Cologne Bonn Airport.
Trains from Berlin to Cologne most often leave from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Köln Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Cologne:

FlixBus can take you to Cologne by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Berlin to Cologne for $34 (€30).
Travel with Eurowings for flights to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurowings Berlin to Cologne tickets on Omio for $104 (€90).
Travel with FlixTrain to go to Cologne by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixTrain Berlin to Cologne tickets on Omio for $23 (€20).

Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Cologne with the following travel companies:

17 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Berlin and Cologne.

Many of our customers traveling from Berlin to Cologne don't make Cologne their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Cologne are Amsterdam, Brussels or Paris, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Cologne to any of these top destinations today!

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