What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral is to rideshare which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral?

The fastest way to get from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs €70 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin Central Station and Cologne Cathedral?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Kaiser-Friedrich-Str./Kantstr. and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin Central Station and Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral?

The distance between Berlin Central Station and Cologne Cathedral is 550 km. The road distance is 569.9 km.

How long does it take to get from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral?

The train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral bus from?

Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Masurenallee - Berlin station.

Where do I catch the Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral train from?

Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral?

The best way to get from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €100 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 27m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €250 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral bus arrive?

Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where does the Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral train arrive?

Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral is 570 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral?

Book your Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne Cathedral?

There are 1861+ hotels available in Cologne Cathedral.

Can I share a ride from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10
4h 31m
€100–430
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Colognerideshare 569.4 km
6h 39m
€23–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 27m
Drive 569.9 km
1. Drive from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedralcar 569.9 km
4h 47m
€81–117
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3h 6m
€70–243
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Berlin zoo train station to Leverkusenbus N1327
11h 15m
€52–93
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
3h 37m
€94–280
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
4h
€96–331

Berlin Central Station to Cologne Cathedral by foot and train

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 549.6 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Berlin Central Station, Germany and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–430 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 5h 52m.

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