Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

€50

Average price

€95

Fastest journey

4 h 11 m

Average duration

4 h 29 m

Trains per day

32

Distance

475 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around €95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.

Fast trains

Of the 32 trains that leave Berlin Hbf for Cologne Hbf on Mon, Jul 13, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 475 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 11 m .

On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 4 h 48 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 273 · IC 2541
    11:06 PM10h00
    Berlin Hbf
    9:06 AMCologne Hbf
    €501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 273 · IC 2541 · ICE 616
    11:06 PM8h59
    Berlin Hbf
    8:05 AMCologne Hbf
    €501One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 699 · IC 60402
    9:27 PM8h17
    Berlin Hbf
    5:44 AMCologne Hbf
    €601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 702 · ICE 103 · IC 2040
    10:09 PM10h36
    Berlin Hbf
    8:45 AMCologne Hbf
    €601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 273 · ICE 316
    11:06 PM9h26
    Berlin Hbf
    8:32 AMCologne Hbf
    €601One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €70.

Distance: 475 km

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Flight

€52

Average price

€36

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Cheapest

€221

Average price

5h 39m

Average total duration

5h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 27m

Average total duration

5h 57m

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6h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 49m

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3h 0m

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Live departures

Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 276 · 3363 · S2 · ICE 896
Delayed
10:08 PM 12:00 AMBerlin Hbf
10h05
10:05 AM Cologne Hbf		4 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 946 · 17411
On time
5:35 AM Berlin Hbf
5h03
10:38 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1501 · ICE 593 · ICE 728 · S6
On time
5:36 AM Berlin Hbf
5h47
11:23 AM Cologne Hbf		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 644 · 174136:47 AM Berlin Hbf
4h51
11:38 AM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 6547:04 AM Berlin Hbf
5h13
12:17 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 9590 · ICE 314
On time
7:06 AM Berlin Hbf
5h26
12:32 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 9590 · ICE 726 · S67:06 AM Berlin Hbf
5h17
12:23 PM Cologne Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 944 · 26816
On time
7:47 AM Berlin Hbf
5h24
1:11 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 944 · ICE 627 · 10818
On time
7:47 AM Berlin Hbf
5h06
12:53 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1131 · ICE 724 · S6
On time
8:00 AM Berlin Hbf
5h23
1:23 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain8:39 AM Berlin Hbf
5h02
1:41 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 642 · 17417
On time
8:47 AM Berlin Hbf
4h51
1:38 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 652
Delayed
9:04 AM Berlin Hbf
5h03
12:20 PM 12:20 PMCologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 837 · ICE 14
On time
9:05 AM Berlin Hbf
5h27
2:32 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 837 · ICE 722 · S6
On time
9:05 AM Berlin Hbf
5h18
2:23 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 942 · ICE 721 · 10822
On time
9:47 AM Berlin Hbf
5h06
2:53 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 2452 · 174199:47 AM Berlin Hbf
4h51
2:38 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 640 · 17421
On time
10:47 AM Berlin Hbf
4h51
3:38 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 650
Delayed
11:04 AM Berlin Hbf
5h04
2:19 PM 2:19 PMCologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 950
On time
11:47 AM Berlin Hbf
4h24
4:11 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2454 · 1742311:47 AM Berlin Hbf
4h51
4:38 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain12:40 PM Berlin Hbf
5h03
5:43 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 548 · 17425
On time
12:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h51
5:38 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 558
Delayed
1:04 PM Berlin Hbf
5h16
4:35 PM 4:35 PMCologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 848 · IC 2540
On time
1:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h58
6:45 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 546
On time
2:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h48
7:35 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 556
Delayed
3:04 PM Berlin Hbf
5h03
6:20 PM 6:20 PMCologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 8563:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h25
8:12 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1139 · ICE 528 · 28533
On time
4:00 PM Berlin Hbf
5h29
9:29 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain4:39 PM Berlin Hbf
5h42
10:21 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 544
On time
4:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h48
9:35 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 554
Delayed
5:04 PM Berlin Hbf
5h01
8:18 PM 8:18 PMCologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 8545:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h25
10:12 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 5426:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h48
11:35 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 552
Delayed
7:04 PM Berlin Hbf
4h53
10:15 PM 10:15 PMCologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 8527:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h25
12:12 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnRJ 386 · ICE 921
On time
8:34 PM Berlin Hbf
6h28
3:02 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 699 · IC 60402
On time
9:27 PM Berlin Hbf
8h17
5:44 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 702 · ICE 103 · IC 2040
On time
10:09 PM Berlin Hbf
10h36
8:45 AM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 273 · ICE 712
On time
11:32 PM Berlin Hbf
8h25
7:57 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 273 · IC 2541
On time
11:32 PM Berlin Hbf
9h34
9:06 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf

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Trains from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 475 km distance in 4h 46m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
475 km
Average train duration
5h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
€19
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
4h 46m
First train
4:57 AM
Last train
10:52 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Fri
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Berlin Hbf and Cologne Hbf from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 46m
Cheapest Price
€19
Deutsche Bahn frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 1m
Cheapest Price
€40
FlixTrain frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 27m
Cheapest Price
€92
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Trains from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf can start from as little as €19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf is €52; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf is 4h 46m to travel the 475 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 4:57 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 10:52 PM.
Yes,there are 3 direct trains a day from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) for the best way to get you to Cologne Hbf. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Berlin Hbf and Cologne Hbf and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Cologne Hbf from Berlin Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 46m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin Hbf and Cologne Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Most Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains use the Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin Hbf and Cologne Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Berlin
Arrival train stations in Cologne
Berlin HbfEuropaplatz 1, 10557 Berlin, GermanyWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre

Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb23, Re2, Rb14, Re7, Fex · 5m · €3 · every ~6 min
U5 · 8m · €3 · every ~25 min
BusN40, 142 · 12m · €2 · every ~8 min
170, 270, 170A, 157A, 157 · 18m · €1
TramM8 · 13m · €3 · every ~12 min

Berlin Hbf train station facilities and services

Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.

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