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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.

5h 51m
Duration
549 km
Distance
€90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cologne Central Station to Berlin train times

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.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 6h 1m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • Direct
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    train train 5h 34m • Direct
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    train train 6h 40m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 6h 1m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • Direct
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    train train 6h 1m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 6h 1m • Direct
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    train train 6h 1m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • Direct
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    train train 5h 34m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 6h 1m • Direct
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    train train 6h 1m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • Direct
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    train train 5h 34m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 6h 1m • Direct
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    train train 6h 1m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • 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 6h 10m • Direct
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    train train 6h 1m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • 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 6h 10m • Direct
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    train train 6h 1m • Direct
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    train train 5h 32m • Direct
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    train train 5h 34m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne Central Station to Berlin? 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 Cologne Central Station to Berlin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 549.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

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.

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