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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Berlin is to rideshare which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Berlin is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs €70 - €250.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne Central Station to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Berlin, Kaiser-Friedrich-Str./Kantstr. via S Messe Nord/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Berlin Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Cologne Central Station to Berlin?

The distance between Cologne Central Station and Berlin is 549 km. The road distance is 572 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €100 - €440.

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

The train from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Hbf takes 4h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Cologne Central Station to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Berlin is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €100 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €250 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Cologne Central Station to Berlin bus arrive?

Cologne Central Station to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Cologne Central Station to Berlin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne Central Station to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Central Station to Berlin is 572 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Cologne Central Station to Berlin.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Berlin?

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

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 27m
€100–440
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Berlinrideshare 568.7 km
6h 18m
€22–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
7h 26m
Drive 572 km
1. Drive from Cologne Central Station to Berlincar 572 km
4h 58m
€82–118
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2h 59m
€71–244
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1338 / ...
9h 49m
€50–85
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3h 33m
€97–277
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbtrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3h 41m
€97–325

Cologne Central Station to Berlin by train

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Distance: 549.1 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–440 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Masurenallee - Berlin once daily, and the journey takes 5h 52m.

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