Bus Tickets from Berlin to Cologne

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Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 15
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus
    		Hauptbahnhof
    		Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße Fastest
    Flixbus
    		Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*
    		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
      		Hauptbahnhof
      		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
      Flixbus
      		Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*
      		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags

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      Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Cologne

      We recommend carpooling

      Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      14carpool per day
      5h 40mAverage Duration
      479 kmDistance
      20kgCO₂ emissions
      Bus
      		Average Price$30 - $229Average Duration9h 40m
      11kg CO₂e
      Train
      		Average Price$19 - $399Average Duration4h 56m
      11kg CO₂e
      Carpool
      		Average Price$32 - $96Average Duration5h 40m
      20kg CO₂e

      Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Cologne by bus

      1. What is the distance between Berlin and Cologne?

        Berlin and Cologne are 480 km (298 miles) apart.

      2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Berlin to Cologne?

        Buses departing from Berlin Südkreuz in Berlin will take you to Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne.

      Find cheapest prices for buses

      Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

      Best price found
      11-13
      $49
      11-14
      $89
      Today
      $45
      11-16
      $57
      11-17
      $41
      11-18
      $38
      11-19
      $40
      11-20
      $35
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $35

      To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Berlin to Cologne, as early as possible.

      You can expect to pay from $35 to $164 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-20.

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