Bus Tickets from Berlin to Cologne

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Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on September 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Cheapest
Flixbus
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße Fastest
Flixbus
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,
HbfNo 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

Bus
Average PriceUS$21 - US$149Average Duration9h 40m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average PriceUS$14 - US$303Average Duration4h 42m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$25 - US$72Average Duration5h 40m
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Berlin to Cologne

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 US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17carpool per day
5h 40mAverage Duration
US$25Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Berlin to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$36
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 40m
Number of daily buses24
Earliest bus departure12:10am
Distance467 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Berlin to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Berlin - Cologne

  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
09-28
US$60
09-29
US$40
Today
US$31
10-01
US$31
10-02
US$39
10-03
US$47
10-04
US$28
10-05
US$49
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of US$28

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 US$28 to US$144 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 US$28 which is on 2025-10-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Berlin to Cologne but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Berlin to Cologne, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Berlin to Cologne will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Berlin to Cologne?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Berlin by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Berlin

You can also go to Cologne by train

Train from Berlin to Cologne

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