The average train between Cologne Central Station and Berlin takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne Central Station to Berlin. 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 hourly between Cologne Central Station and Berlin. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Berlin at 5:39 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.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Berlin Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 52m.
Cologne Central Station to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne Central Station to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
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The distance between Cologne Central Station and Berlin is 477.6 km. The road distance is 572 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–190 and the journey takes 4h 11m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route every 4 hours.