Bus from Cologne to Berlin: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on January 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus + Flixtrain
    		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    		HauptbahnhofCheapest
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
      		Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
      		SpandauFastest
      Flixbus
      		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
      		Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*No tags
      Flixbus + Flixtrain
        		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
        		SpandauNo 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

        We recommend carpooling

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

        19carpool per day
        5h 50mAverage Duration
        297 milesDistance
        20kgCO₂ emissions
        Bus
        		Average Price$20 - $143Average Duration9h 40m
        12kg CO₂e
        Train
        		Average Price$8 - $299Average Duration5h 4m
        11kg CO₂e
        Carpool
        		Average Price$23 - $70Average Duration5h 50m
        20kg CO₂e

        Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Berlin by bus

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

        1. How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Berlin?

          The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Berlin start from $20. The average price for this route is around $39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

        2. How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Berlin?

          The average bus trip duration from Cologne to Berlin is 9h 40m, covering a distance of 290 miles (467 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.

        3. Which bus companies service the Cologne to Berlin route?

          Several major train operators operate on this route with 22 trains available per day.

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

          The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Berlin at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

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

          A bus trip from Cologne to Berlin generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

        Find cheapest prices for buses

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

        Best price found
        01/09
        $67
        01/10
        $62
        Today
        $36
        01/12
        $30
        01/13
        $24
        01/14
        $26
        01/15
        $26
        01/16
        $30
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $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 $24 to $93 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 $24 which is on 2026-01-13.

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

        busbud logoThe Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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