Cologne to Berlin

Cologne to Berlin

Cologne
Berlin
Sun, May 19
One Way
NaN Passengers

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Cologne to Berlin Schedule

Cologne to Berlin Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Freebird Airlines Economy 00:30 - 10:40€ 170.34
SunExpress Economy 02:50 - 12:35€ 154.02
CD 2nd Class Seat 05:42 - 10:16€ 215.16
CD 1st Class Seat 07:48 - 12:15€ 400.94
FlixBus Economy 08:11 - 20:55€ 59.98
CD 2nd Class Seat 10:48 - 15:57€ 205.93
CD 2nd Class Seat 12:36 - 17:47€ 205.93
Eurowings Economy #EW414:55 - 16:05€ 186.15
Flixtrain Standard 16:14 - 21:54€ 44
Eurowings Economy #EW805518:45 - 19:55€ 186.15
FlixBus Economy 21:55 - 07:45€ 23.99
Wizz Air Economy 22:45 - 16:20€ 186.15

Transportation from Cologne to Berlin

Facts about the transport from Cologne to Berlin

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure5:27 AM
Latest Departure9:55 PM
Departures per day79
Distance580 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCD, Daytrip, Eurowings, FlixBus, Flixtrain

How to get from Cologne to Berlin

Travelling between Cologne and Berlin is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,351.62 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 11.87.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Cologne and Berlin depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cologne and Berlin. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 25m to reach Berlin.

How much does it cost to get from Cologne to Berlin?

Travelling between Cologne and Berlin can be as cheap as USD 11.87 if you opt for a Flixtrain train and as expensive as USD 1,351.62 if you buy a Daytrip taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cologne and Berlin ?

  • 59 from Cologne to Berlin starting from 05:27 Cologne Hbf until 16:14 Cologne Hbf
  • 1 from Cologne to Berlin starting from 15:05 Cologne Airport until 15:05 Cologne Airport
  • 1 by Bus+Train from Cologne to Berlin starting from 06:13 Cologne Hbf until 06:13 Cologne Hbf
  • 18 from Cologne to Berlin starting from 00:00 Cologne Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Cologne Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cologne to Berlin.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Cologne to Berlin, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 100.42.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Cologne and Berlin

Eurowings

Bus

Travelling from Cologne to Berlin overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cologne and Berlin

FlixBus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Cologne and Berlin

Daytrip

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Cologne to Berlin?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train