Bus Tickets from Cologne to Berlin

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Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on November 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*Cheapest
Flixbus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*Fastest
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

    Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:34 PM CET.

    Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Berlin

    We recommend carpooling

    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 $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    16carpool per day
    5h 50mAverage Duration
    479 kmDistance
    20kgCO₂ emissions
    Bus
    		Average Price$30 - $244Average Duration9h 40m
    12kg CO₂e
    Train
    		Average Price$19 - $383Average Duration4h 53m
    11kg CO₂e
    Carpool
    		Average Price$32 - $112Average Duration5h 50m
    20kg CO₂e

    Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Berlin by bus

    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
    11-15
    $85
    11-16
    $81
    Today
    $43
    11-18
    $38
    11-19
    $41
    11-20
    $40
    11-21
    $49
    11-22
    $36
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $36

    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 $36 to $146 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 $36 which is on 2025-11-22.

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