How much does a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Cologne cost?

The average train ticket price from Berlin to Cologne is $91. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Berlin to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from Berlin to Cologne?

A train trip between Berlin and Cologne is around 4h 56m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 480 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Berlin and Cologne?

The number of trains from Berlin to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 55. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Berlin to Cologne by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Berlin to Cologne?

When taking the train from Berlin to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Berlin to Cologne?

Trains travelling between Berlin and Cologne leave from Spandau or Berlin Ostbahnhof and arrive at Hbf, Cologne/Bonn Airport, Köln-Blumenberg.

Train Berlin to Cologne from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:27pm	Hauptbahnhof	5h 14m	5:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	6:57am	Berlin Hbf	4h 15m	11:12am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	12:40pm	Spandau	5h 1m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:10am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	13h 31m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:44am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 28m	11:12am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	8:54pm	Berlin Hbf	9h 19m	6:13am	Hbf	Cheapest
	6:57am	Berlin Hbf	4h 15m	11:12am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	12:27pm	Hauptbahnhof	5h 14m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 46m	5:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:44am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 28m	11:12am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	8:54pm	Berlin Hbf	9h 19m	6:13am	Hbf	Cheapest
	6:57am	Berlin Hbf	4h 15m	11:12am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	8:10am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 29m	1:39pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 44m	1:39pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:44am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 28m	11:12am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 44m	1:39pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	12:57pm	Berlin Hbf	4h 15m	5:12pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	8:10am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 29m	1:39pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Spandau	7h 10m	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
	12:44pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 28m	5:12pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:28pm	Hauptbahnhof	5h 13m	7:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	6:57pm	Berlin Hbf	4h 15m	11:12pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:28pm	Hauptbahnhof	7h 2m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	8:10am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 29m	1:39pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:44am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 31m	11:15am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:10am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 42m	2:52pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	6:57am	Berlin Hbf	4h 18m	11:15am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	8:10am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 29m	1:39pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40pm	Spandau	7h 10m	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
	6:44am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 31m	11:15am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:54pm	Berlin Hbf	9h 9m	6:03am	Hbf	Cheapest
	6:57pm	Berlin Hbf	4h 19m	11:16pm	Hbf	Fastest
	8:10am	Hauptbahnhof	5h 35m	1:45pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	10h 50m	1:45pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	6:44am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 45m	11:29am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Cologne on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity + Regionalbahn	9:13pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	9h 20m	6:33am	Hbf	Cheapest
	6:57pm	Berlin Hbf	4h 19m	11:16pm	Hbf	Fastest
	12:27pm	Hauptbahnhof	5h 46m	6:13pm	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	6:44am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 45m	11:29am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	7:44am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 30m	1:14pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	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

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $230	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $400	Average Duration4h 56m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$32 - $96	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

DE train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Berlin and Cologne?

Stops in Berlin

A - Spandau

B - Berlin Ostbahnhof

C - Hauptbahnhof

D - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

E - Berlin Südkreuz

F - Alt-Tegel

Stops in Cologne

A - Hbf

B - Cologne/Bonn Airport

C - Köln-Blumenberg

D - Köln-Dellbrück

E - Köln-Holweide

F - Köln Volkhovener Weg

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Cologne by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Cologne cost?
The average train ticket price from Berlin to Cologne is $91. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Berlin to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Berlin to Cologne?
A train trip between Berlin and Cologne is around 4h 56m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 480 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Berlin and Cologne?
The number of trains from Berlin to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 55. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Berlin to Cologne by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Berlin to Cologne?
When taking the train from Berlin to Cologne, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Berlin to Cologne?
Trains travelling between Berlin and Cologne leave from Spandau or Berlin Ostbahnhof and arrive at Hbf, Cologne/Bonn Airport, Köln-Blumenberg.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-16

$258

11-17

$49

Today

$40

11-19

$42

11-20

$52

11-21

$107

11-22

$38

11-23

$98

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $411 for a train ticket from Berlin to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.