How to travel from Cologne to Schönefeld

You can travel between Cologne and Schönefeld by train.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Schönefeld is a bus with an average price of $66.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Schönefeld:

A bus is $119 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Schönefeld costing on average $185.

A bus is $374 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Schönefeld costing on average $440.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Schönefeld is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Schönefeld take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 38m.

Bus takes on average 11h 13m.

The distance from Cologne to Schönefeld is approximately 298 miles (481 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Schönefeld is:

• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 9 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Schönefeld as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2.
• Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Schönefeld, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Schönefeld by train.
• Travel with Smartwings to go to Schönefeld by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Schönefeld:

• 3 direct flights per day with Smartwings.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Schönefeld often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Dresden, Leipzig, Potsdam, Poznan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Schönefeld and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Schönefeld to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

The number of days needed in Schönefeld depends on your interests; a day or two is sufficient to explore the local area and nearby attractions like Berlin.