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Berlin to Cologne Central Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Berlin and Cologne Central Station takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin to Cologne Central Station. 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 51m
Duration
549 km
Distance
€90
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Berlin to Cologne Central Station train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Berlin and Cologne Central Station. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Cologne Central Station at 2:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 6h 21m • Direct
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    train train 5h 34m • Direct
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    train train 5h 33m • Direct
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    train train 6h 24m • 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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Departing Thursday, November 12, 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 Friday, November 13, 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 Saturday, November 14, 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 15, 2026

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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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    train train 5h 33m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Berlin to Cologne Central Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 549.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Cologne Central Station, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €85–180 and the journey takes 4h 35m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 4 times a day.

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