What is the cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Berlin?

The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Berlin is to rideshare which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Berlin?

The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Berlin is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Köln Hbf and Berlin?

No, there is no direct bus from Köln Hbf to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Berlin, Kaiser-Friedrich-Str./Kantstr. via S Messe Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Köln Hbf 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 11m.

How far is it from Köln Hbf to Berlin?

The distance between Köln Hbf and Berlin is 549 km. The road distance is 572 km.

How do I travel from Köln Hbf to Berlin without a car?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €40 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Köln Hbf to Berlin?

The train from Köln Hbf to Berlin Hbf takes 4h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Berlin bus from?

Köln Hbf to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Berlin train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Köln Hbf to Berlin?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Berlin is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €40 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 18m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €240 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Berlin bus arrive?

Köln Hbf to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Berlin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Köln Hbf to Berlin?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Köln Hbf to Berlin?

Book your Köln Hbf to Berlin train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Köln Hbf to Berlin?

Book your Köln Hbf to Berlin bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Berlin?

There are 2648+ hotels available in Berlin.

Can I share a ride from Köln Hbf to Berlin?

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

Köln Hbf to Berlin - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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There are 9 ways to get from Köln Hbf 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 19 / ...
4h 11m
€40–200
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Berlinrideshare 568.7 km
6h 17m
€22–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
7h 18m
Drive 572 km
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Berlincar 572 km
4h 58m
€84–120
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2h 59m
€69–236
Train via Wolfsburg
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
2. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 52m
€98–196
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1338 / ...
8h 49m
€45–75
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 32m
€90–263
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3h 45m
€95–260

Köln Hbf to Berlin by train

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Distance: 549.1 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Berlin, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–200 and the journey takes 4h 11m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Masurenallee - Berlin once daily, and the journey takes 5h 52m.

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