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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Berlin to Cologne

Composite routes from Berlin to Cologne

Cheapest
5 h 3 min
Car
572 km.
from $31
Fastest
1 h 14 min
Plane
Other
3 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
477 km.
from $148.80
4 h
Bus, Plane
477 km.
from $213.48

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$57.25–$82.70
Bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$58.52–$82.70

Grandes Tour

Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Berlin ZOB to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
12h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$419.85

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$305.34
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$254.45

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.71–$190.84

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.78–$120.86
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
11h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$50.89–$76.34

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Berlin to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
6h 4m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$29.26–$44.53

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $25 - $38.04 and takes 6h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $54.35 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Berlin to Cologne?

The distance between Berlin and Cologne is 549 km. The road distance is 572.4 km.

How do I travel from Berlin to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $43.48 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Berlin to Cologne?

The train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Cologne bus from?

Berlin to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Cologne train from?

Berlin to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to Cologne?

The best way to get from Berlin to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $43.48 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 9h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $250 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Berlin to Cologne bus arrive?

Berlin to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Berlin to Cologne train arrive?

Berlin to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Cologne is 572 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Berlin to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin to Cologne?

Book your Berlin to Cologne train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.

Can I share a ride from Berlin to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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