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, prices and bookable tickets for Aug 29

Cheapest price on Aug 29

€35

Average ticket price on Aug 29

€102

Fastest journey on Aug 29

4 h 34 m

Average journey duration on Aug 29

4 h 35 m

Trains on Aug 29

31

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 €102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.

Fast trains

On Sat, Aug 29, we found 31 trains from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf, including 19 direct services.

On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 475 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .

On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 4 h 35 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.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:40 PM5h51
    Berlin Hbf
    6:31 PMCologne Hbf
    €351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:39 PM5h09
    Berlin Hbf
    9:48 PMCologne Hbf
    €361One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:39 AM5h17
    Berlin Hbf
    1:56 PMCologne Hbf
    €461One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 699 · ICE 618
    9:27 PM8h37
    Berlin Hbf
    6:04 AMCologne Hbf
    €761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 646 · 17409
    4:28 AM5h10
    Berlin Hbf
    9:38 AMCologne Hbf
    €881One-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 an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a flight costs an average of €181.

Distance: 475 km

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Flight

€55

Average price

€33

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Cheapest

€181

Average price

5h 39m

Average total duration

5h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 25m

Average total duration

5h 55m

Onboard

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30m

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5h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 37m

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2h 0m

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

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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, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 546 · 17429
On time
2:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h51
7:38 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 856
On time
3:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h35
8:22 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1139 · ICE 528 · S6
On time
4:00 PM Berlin Hbf
5h23
9:23 PM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain4:39 PM Berlin Hbf
5h09
9:48 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 544 · 17433
On time
4:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h51
9:38 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 554
On time
5:04 PM Berlin Hbf
5h04
10:08 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 854
On time
5:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h35
10:22 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 542 · 17437
On time
6:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h51
11:38 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 852
On time
7:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h36
12:23 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 90 · ICE 921
On time
8:09 PM Berlin Hbf
6h58
3:07 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 699 · ICE 618
On time
9:27 PM Berlin Hbf
8h37
6:04 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 609 · IC 60408 · S6 · ICE 618
On time
10:29 PM Berlin Hbf
7h35
6:04 AM Cologne Hbf		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 609 · IC 60408 · S6 · ICE 2518
On time
10:29 PM Berlin Hbf
7h35
6:04 AM Cologne Hbf		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1540
On time
11:51 PM Berlin Hbf
7h08
6:59 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1540 · 17403
On time
11:51 PM Berlin Hbf
6h47
6:38 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1540 · ICE 525 · S6
On time
11:51 PM Berlin Hbf
6h32
6:23 AM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Saturday, August 29
Deutsche BahnICE 646 · 17409
On time
4:28 AM Berlin Hbf
5h10
9:38 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 956
On time
5:35 AM Berlin Hbf
4h47
10:22 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1501 · ICE 593 · ICE 728+Hessische Landesbahn24330
On time
5:36 AM Berlin Hbf
5h38
11:14 AM Cologne Hbf		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 644 · 17413
On time
6:47 AM Berlin Hbf
4h51
11:38 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 654
On time
7:04 AM Berlin Hbf
5h13
12:17 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 954
On time
7:47 AM Berlin Hbf
4h35
12:22 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain8:39 AM Berlin Hbf
5h17
1:56 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
On time
9:04 AM Berlin Hbf
5h05
2:09 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 952
On time
9:47 AM Berlin Hbf
4h35
2:22 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 640 · 17421
On time
10:47 AM Berlin Hbf
4h51
3:38 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 650
On time
11:04 AM Berlin Hbf
5h05
4:09 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 950
On time
11:47 AM Berlin Hbf
4h34
4:21 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain12:40 PM Berlin Hbf
5h51
6:31 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
On time
1:04 PM Berlin Hbf
5h04
6:08 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 858
On time
1:47 PM Berlin Hbf
4h35
6:22 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect

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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 €7 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:23, the last at 21:52. The fastest train covers the 475 km distance in 4h 10m.

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
€7
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
4h 10m
First train
2:23 AM
Last train
9:52 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
42 days
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 €7. 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 10m
Cheapest Price
€7
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
€20
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 €7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf is €55; 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 10m 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 2:23 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 9:52 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 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf is June.
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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