What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Berlin Airport BER and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Flughafen BER and arriving at Köln Hbf via Berlin Suedkreuz and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne?

The distance between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Cologne is 486 km. The road distance is 575.1 km.

How do I travel from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne without a car is to train via S Spandau Bhf which takes 5h 40m and costs €100 - €470.

How long does it take to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne bus from?

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Masurenallee - Berlin station.

Where do I catch the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne train from?

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.

Train, bus or fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can train via S Spandau Bhf, which costs €100 - €470 and takes 5h 40m, you could also bus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, which costs and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne bus arrive?

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where does the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne train arrive?

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne is 575 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1857+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 9 ways to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
1h 30m
€70–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Leverkusenbus N1338 / ...
10h 1m
€50–85
Train via S Spandau Bhf
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
5h 40m
€101–462
Bus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
1. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 27m
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin Brandenburg-BER to Colognerideshare 575.1 km
4h 40m
Drive 575.1 km
1. Drive from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Colognecar 575.1 km
4h 40m
€82–118
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
1h 57m
€91–248
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2h 18m
€109–305
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
6h 41m
€103–492

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne by train

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Distance: 485.6 km
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Eurowings flies from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €95–430 and the journey takes 4h 1m.

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