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Berlin Hbf to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Berlin Hbf and Cologne takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin Hbf to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 49m
Duration
549 km
Distance
€90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Berlin Hbf to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Berlin Hbf and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin Hbf is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 5h 35m • Direct
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    train train 6h 24m • Direct
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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 5h 38m • Direct
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    train train 5h 39m • Direct
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    train train 5h 35m • Direct
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    train train 6h 21m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 33m • Direct
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    train train 6h 21m • Direct
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    train train 5h 34m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 6h 21m • Direct
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    train train 6h 24m • Direct
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    train train 5h 33m • Direct
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    train train 5h 34m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 5h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 33m • Direct
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    train train 6h 21m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 33m • Direct
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    train train 5h 34m • Direct
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    train train 5h 33m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 33m • Direct
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    train train 5h 34m • Direct
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    train train 5h 33m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Berlin Hbf to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Berlin Hbf to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 549.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Berlin Hbf, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €90–190 and the journey takes 4h 35m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 4 times a day.

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