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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Cologne
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€34
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 2 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Cologne will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 11 buses that leave Berlin for Cologne on Sat, Nov 15, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 15 the direct buses cover the 479 km distance in an average of 6 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest buses will take 6 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €80.
Distance: 479 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€39 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price | €228 Average price |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Berlin to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Cologne buses for tomorrow, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 2:20 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 9h45 | 12:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 9h25 | 12:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:45 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 9h35 | 7:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 9h00 | 7:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 9h55 | 7:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 9h30 | 7:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Berlin to Cologne
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Buses from Berlin to Cologne run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €21 by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 479 km distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 479 km |
Average bus duration 7h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Ecolines from Berlin to CologneYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Cologne with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Ecolines for as low as €21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Cologne
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Berlin to Cologne
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Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Vapiano (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Ostbahnhof (in the station)
- Burgermeister (0.5 km)
- Trattoria Portofino (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 140, 147, 240, 248 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Köln Hbf (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250, 260 Metro: U5, U16, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12, S13
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