Trains tickets from Berlin to Cologne

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Today25 Apr
from US$47
Tomorrow26 Apr
from US$45
Sun27 Apr
from US$55
Mon28 Apr
from US$35
Tue29 Apr
from US$28
Wed30 Apr
from US$31
Thu1 May
from US$38
Fri2 May

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 26 April at
    Departure city: Berlin
    Departure location: Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: 26 April at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 26 April at
    Departure city: Berlin
    Departure location: Spandau
    Arrival time: 26 April at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 April at
    Departure city: Berlin
    Departure location: Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: 26 April at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 April at
    Departure city: Berlin
    Departure location: Spandau
    Arrival time: 26 April at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 April at
    Departure city: Berlin
    Departure location: Berlin Ostbahnhof
    Arrival time: 26 April at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Berlin to Cologne: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$65
Average train trip duration5h 11m
Number of daily trains20
Earliest train departure00:22
Distance295 miles
Latest train departure21:47

Berlin to Cologne Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Berlin - Cologne

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Cologne cost?

    The average train ticket price from Berlin to Cologne is US$65. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Berlin to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Berlin to Cologne?

    A train trip between Berlin and Cologne is around 5h 11m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 59m. This is the time it takes to travel the 298 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Berlin and Cologne?

    The number of trains from Berlin to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 20. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Berlin to Cologne by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Berlin to Cologne?

    Trains travelling between Berlin and Cologne leave from Hauptbahnhof or Spandau and arrive at Hbf, Cologne/Bonn Airport, Köln-Blumenberg.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
23/04
US$40
24/04
US$39
Today
US$47
26/04
US$45
27/04
US$55
28/04
US$35
29/04
US$28
30/04
US$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on 29 Apr 2025 with a price of US$28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Berlin to Cologne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$28 to US$100 for a train ticket from Berlin to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$28, which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Berlin and Cologne is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cologne.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cologne you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Berlin and Cologne, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Berlin to Cologne.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60m under the Great Wall of China!

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