How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Berlin?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Berlin start at R 338. The average price for this route is around R 659. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Berlin?

The average bus journey time from Cologne to Berlin is 9h 40m, covering a distance of 467 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 30m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Berlin route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Berlin?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Berlin at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Berlin?

A bus trip from Cologne to Berlin produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Cologne to Berlin from R 284 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 8 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 20m	08:05	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
	18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	9h 35m	03:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	11h 41m	03:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 10m	03:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	22:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	9h 55m	08:05	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 9 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 15m	18:05	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:01	Hbf	10h 44m	19:45	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	02:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 35m	14:35	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	11h 1m	23:15	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 11 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:55	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	6h 15m	17:10	Spandau	Fastest
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h	17:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 12 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:55	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	6h 15m	17:10	Spandau	Fastest
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h	17:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 13 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	08:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 35m	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 14 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	11h 10m	05:30	Wannsee	Cheapest
18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 50m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
08:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 35m	21:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 15 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	07:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 50m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:01	Hbf	10h 44m	19:45	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	03:30	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 R 373, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19carpool per day

5h 50mAverage duration

479 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 338 - R 2 411	Average duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 125 - R 5 043	Average duration5h 4m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 373 - R 1 179	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Berlin?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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B
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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C
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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D
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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E
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 964 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11964 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 338

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Berlin by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Berlin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Berlin start at R 338. The average price for this route is around R 659. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Berlin?
The average bus journey time from Cologne to Berlin is 9h 40m, covering a distance of 467 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Berlin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Berlin?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Berlin at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Berlin?
A bus trip from Cologne to Berlin produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

06/01

R 629

07/01

R 911

Today

R 770

09/01

R 810

10/01

R 427

11/01

R 496

12/01

R 385

13/01

R 365

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 with a price of R 365

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 R 365 to R 1 205 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 R 365, which is on 2026-01-13.

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

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time9h 40m	Avg priceR 659	Daily departures22
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 4m	Avg priceR 838	Daily departures38
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h 50m	Avg priceR 847	Daily departures19