Cologne to Berlin Train & Bus Tickets

Typical figures (indicative)

Buses on this route have typically taken about 7–8 hours, with fares from about €9. We have no recent train or bus fares for Cologne to Berlin to show, so treat these as a rough guide and search a date for current prices.

Cologne to Berlin: what to expect

Cologne and Berlin are about 575 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is a domestic route within Germany, so no border formalities are required. At 575 km this is a long-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Cologne–Berlin tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Berlin

• Currywurst was invented in Berlin in 1949 by Herta Heuwer; an estimated 70 million are eaten in the city every year. (Source: Wikipedia)
• The Berlin TV Tower, finished in 1969, is 368 metres tall and is the tallest structure in Germany. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Berlin Hauptbahnhof, opened in May 2006, sees about 1,800 trains a day on two stacked platform levels. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Cologne to Berlin

How long does the journey from Cologne to Berlin take?
Roughly 7–8 hours by bus (indicative), over about 575 km. Train times depend on the operator and the day, so search a date for exact times.

What is the cheapest ticket from Cologne to Berlin?
Fares vary by date and operator. Buses on this route have typically started from around €9 (indicative). Search your date to compare current train and bus prices.