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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Cologne Central Station is to rideshare which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 15m.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Cologne Central Station. 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 20m.

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

The distance between Berlin and Cologne Central Station is 549 km. The road distance is 572.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Cologne Central Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €100 - €440.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Cologne Central Station is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €100 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €250 and takes 3h.

Where does the Berlin to Cologne Central Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Berlin to Cologne Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berlin to Cologne Central Station?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne Central Station?

There are 1855+ hotels available in Cologne Central Station.

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

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

Berlin to Cologne Central Station - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Berlin 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 25m
€100–440
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Colognerideshare 569.4 km
6h 15m
€23–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 20m
Drive 572.4 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Cologne Central Stationcar 572.4 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
€70–243
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Leverkusenbus N1338 / ...
8h 56m
€50–90
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 30m
€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
3h 53m
€96–331

Berlin to Cologne Central Station by train

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 549.2 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Berlin, 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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