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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Central Station is to rideshare which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 42m.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin Central Station station to Cologne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Berlin Central Station and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

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

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 Central Station?

The distance between Berlin Central Station and Cologne Central Station is 549 km. The road distance is 570.2 km.

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

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 Central Station bus from?

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Central Station is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €100 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €250 and takes 3h 3m.

Can I drive from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Central Station?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Cologne Central Station?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne Central Station.

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

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin Central Station and Cologne Central Station. 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 Central Station 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 28m
€100–440
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Colognerideshare 569.4 km
6h 42m
€23–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 22m
Drive 570.2 km
1. Drive from Berlin Central Station to Cologne Central Stationcar 570.2 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 3m
€70–244
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Berlin zoo train station to Leverkusenbus N1327
11h 13m
€52–88
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 31m
€94–271
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
3h 57m
€96–332

Berlin Central Station to Cologne Central Station by foot and train

105Weekly Services

4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 549.4 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–440 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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