The average train between Berlin and Kerpen takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin to Kerpen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Berlin and Kerpen. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Kerpen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Berlin to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Berlin to Kerpen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Berlin and Kerpen is 497.7 km. The road distance is 570 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–440 and the journey takes 4h 25m.