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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Cologne Cathedral is to rideshare which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Cologne Cathedral is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs €70 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Cologne Cathedral?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Cologne Cathedral. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Theater des Westens and Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin 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 to Cologne Cathedral?

The distance between Berlin and Cologne Cathedral is 549 km. The road distance is 572.1 km.

How do I travel from Berlin to Cologne Cathedral without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to Cologne Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €100 - €430.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to Cologne Cathedral?

The best way to get from Berlin to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €100 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €250 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Berlin to Cologne Cathedral bus arrive?

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

Where does the Berlin to Cologne Cathedral train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berlin to Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Cologne Cathedral is 572 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Berlin to Cologne Cathedral.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne Cathedral?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne Cathedral.

Can I share a ride from Berlin to Cologne Cathedral?

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

Berlin to Cologne Cathedral - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Berlin 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 27m
€100–430
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Colognerideshare 569.4 km
6h 12m
€23–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 52m
Drive 572.1 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Cologne Cathedralcar 572.1 km
4h 50m
€82–118
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3h 2m
€70–243
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N1338 / ...
8h 57m
€50–85
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
€99–280
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
3h 56m
€97–321

Berlin to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

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4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 549.4 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Berlin, 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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