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Cologne to Berlin Ostbahnhof trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Berlin Ostbahnhof takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Berlin Ostbahnhof. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 7m
Duration
554 km
Distance
€106
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain train 19 / ...
4h 23m
€46–208

Cologne to Berlin Ostbahnhof train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Berlin Ostbahnhof. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Berlin Ostbahnhof at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin6h 24m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin5h 56m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin5h 51m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin6h 29m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin6h 24m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin5h 56m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin5h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin6h 29m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin6h 24m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin5h 56m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin5h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin6h 46m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin6h 24m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin5h 56m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin5h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin6h 29m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin6h 24m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin5h 56m • 1 change

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  • Distance: 554.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–210 and the journey takes 4h 11m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.

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