How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Berlin?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Berlin start from R 238. The average price for this train route is around R 1 121. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cologne to Berlin?

The average train journey time from Cologne to Berlin is 5h 3m, covering a distance of 475 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 47m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Berlin route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 61 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Berlin?

The earliest train from Cologne to Berlin departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 23:57.

Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Berlin?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Berlin?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Berlin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Cologne to Berlin from R 187 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:13	Hbf	5h 17m	11:30	Gesundbrunnen	Cheapest
	06:18	Hbf	3h 56m	10:14	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	16:14	Hbf	5h 18m	21:32	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	08:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h 5m	15:30	Gesundbrunnen	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 26m	10:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 13 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:14	Hbf	5h 18m	21:32	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:18	Hbf	3h 56m	10:14	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	06:13	Hbf	5h 19m	11:32	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 27m	11:32	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	06:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 26m	10:33	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 14 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:27	Hbf	6h 21m	05:48	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	06:18	Hbf	3h 58m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 12m	13:26	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 16m	12:01	Berlin Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:14	Hbf	5h 8m	21:22	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:18	Hbf	3h 58m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 12m	13:26	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 16m	12:01	Berlin Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 16 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:14	Hbf	5h 12m	13:26	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:18	Hbf	3h 58m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	4h 56m	13:10	Spandau	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 16m	12:01	Berlin Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:14	Hbf	5h 12m	13:26	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	06:18	Hbf	3h 58m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	4h 56m	13:10	Spandau	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 16m	12:01	Berlin Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Berlin on 18 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:01	Hbf	7h 1m	16:02	Berlin Südkreuz	Cheapest
	06:18	Hbf	3h 58m	10:16	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	08:14	Hbf	5h 12m	13:26	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h	17:20	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 16m	12:01	Berlin Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:24 PM CET.

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 381, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

5h 50mAverage duration

479 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 362 - R 2 161	Average duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 238 - R 4 611	Average duration5h 3m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 381 - R 1 271	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

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

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Berlin

A
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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C
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.1

FlixBus

3.5/511 577 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Berlin by train

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 train ticket from Cologne to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Berlin start from R 238. The average price for this train route is around R 1 121. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Berlin?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Berlin is 5h 3m, covering a distance of 475 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 47m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Berlin route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 61 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Berlin?
The earliest train from Cologne to Berlin departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 23:57.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Berlin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Berlin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 413

10/12

R 1 239

Today

R 1 126

12/12

R 874

13/12

R 573

14/12

R 583

15/12

R 521

16/12

R 550

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 413

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

You can expect to pay from R 413 to R 5 224 for a train ticket from Cologne to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 521, which is on 2025-12-15.

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.