What is the travel distance from Cologne to Berlin?

About 298 miles (480 km) separate Cologne and Berlin.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Berlin?

The majority of buses traveling from Cologne to Berlin start their journey at Cologne/Bonn Airport and wind up at Alexanderplatz. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Cologne to Berlin from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on November 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	8:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 35m	5:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:16am	Hbf	9h 4m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	7:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
6:20pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 50m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	7:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	3:30am	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 50m	7:35am	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	6:20pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 50m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	7:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:03am	Hbf	12h 42m	7:45pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	3:30am	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h 5m	3:30pm	Gesundbrunnen	Fastest
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:03am	Hbf	10h 17m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	7:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h 5m	3:30pm	Gesundbrunnen	Fastest
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 27m	11:32am	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	7:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	8:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 35m	5:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:16am	Hbf	9h 4m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	7:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Berlin on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 10m	5:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	8:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h 35m	5:00pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Fastest
	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	3:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:01am	Hbf	9h 19m	5:20pm	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 15m	7:00am	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 $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

297 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $170	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $266	Average Duration4h 53m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $78	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Berlin?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Berlin

A - Alexanderplatz

B - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Berlin Südkreuz

D - Wannsee

E - Zoo

F - Alt-Tegel

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Berlin by bus

What is the travel distance from Cologne to Berlin?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Berlin?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$56

11/17

$33

Today

$31

11/19

$30

11/20

$30

11/21

$36

11/22

$25

11/23

$35

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Berlin was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $25

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 $25 to $102 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 $25 which is on 2025-11-22.

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 Price$38	Daily Departures24
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 53m	Avg Price$65	Daily Departures65
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 50m	Avg Price$45	Daily Departures16