Bus Tickets from Cologne to Berlin

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
GesundbrunnenFastest
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,No tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Berlin

Bus
Average PriceUS$21 - US$130Average Duration9h 40m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average PriceUS$14 - US$302Average Duration4h 42m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$23 - US$69Average Duration5h 50m
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Berlin

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18carpool per day
5h 50mAverage Duration
US$23Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Berlin: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$35
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 40m
Number of daily buses24
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance473 km
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Cologne to Berlin Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Berlin

  1. What is the travel distance from Cologne to Berlin?

    The distance covered from Cologne to Berlin is 480 km (298 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Alexanderplatz, in Berlin.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-30
US$35
10-01
US$44
Today
US$39
10-03
US$51
10-04
US$31
10-05
US$46
10-06
US$27
10-07
US$24
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$24

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

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$118 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24 which is on 2025-10-07.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

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