The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€120
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
478 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin 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 to Cologne Hbf will cost around €120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 43 trains that leave Berlin for Cologne Hbf on Sat, Apr 25, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 25 the direct trains cover the 478 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .
On Sat, Apr 25 the slowest trains will take 5 h 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.
ICE 154011:52 PM6h20Berlin Hbf6:12 AMCologne Hbf€321One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain11:52 AM5h51Berlin Ostbahnhof5:43 PMCologne Hbf€551One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain12:26 PM5h17Berlin Spandau5:43 PMCologne Hbf€551One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain12:06 PM5h37Berlin Hbf5:43 PMCologne Hbf€551One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain8:07 AM5h34Berlin Hbf1:41 PMCologne Hbf€561One-way0 transfers
ICE 54812:43 PM4h52Berlin Hbf5:35 PMCologne Hbf€1481One-way0 transfers
ICE 602 · ICE 94011:37 AM4h56Berlin Hbf4:33 PMCologne Hbf€1481One-way1 transfer
ICE 6446:33 AM4h59Berlin Hbf11:32 AMCologne Hbf€1341One-way0 transfers
ICE 64010:35 AM4h59Berlin Hbf3:34 PMCologne Hbf€1481One-way0 transfers
ICE 8463:32 PM5h00Berlin Hbf8:32 PMCologne Hbf€1111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €55.
Distance: 478 km
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Live departures
Berlin to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Friday, April 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 640 | On time 10:35 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h59 | 3:34 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 940 | On time 11:32 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h01 | 4:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 602 · ICE 940 | On time 11:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h56 | 4:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 11:57 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 5h46 | 5:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:06 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h37 | 5:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:21 PM Berlin Spandau | 5h22 | 5:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 548 | On time 12:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h52 | 5:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1050 | On time 12:58 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h20 | 6:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 848 | On time 1:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h04 | 6:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 · ICE 622 · S6 | On time 1:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h47 | 7:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1509 · ICE 691 · ICE 1512 | On time 1:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h57 | 7:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1544 · 10228 · 28531 | On time 2:57 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h32 | 8:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2580 · 10228 · 28531 | On time 2:57 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h32 | 8:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 933 · ICE 620 · S6 | 3:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h18 | 8:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1601 · ICE 693 · ICE 528 · S6 | 3:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h47 | 9:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FlixTrain | 3:58 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h42 | 9:40 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:21 PM Berlin Spandau | 5h19 | 9:40 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 544 | On time 4:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h02 | 9:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 935 · ICE 526 · 10286 | 5:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h21 | 10:26 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 844 · ICE 207 | On time 5:09 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h39 | 10:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 542 | 6:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h53 | 11:26 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 937 · ICE 522 | On time 7:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h26 | 12:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 842 · 26840 | On time 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 5h51 | 1:24 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 540 · ICE 921 | On time 8:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h02 | 3:12 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 679 · ICE 540 · ICE 921 | On time 8:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h43 | 3:12 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 699 · IC 60402 | On time 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h30 | 5:57 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1540 | On time 11:44 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h48 | 6:32 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, April 25 | |||||
ICE 646 | On time 4:24 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h09 | 9:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 946 | On time 5:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h07 | 10:35 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 593 · ICE 728 · S6 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h47 | 11:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 644 | On time 6:33 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h59 | 11:32 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1548 | On time 6:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h19 | 12:16 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9590 · ICE 726 · S6 | On time 7:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h17 | 12:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 944 | On time 7:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h04 | 12:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 · ICE 724 · S6 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h47 | 1:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 595 · ICE 1518 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h57 | 1:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain | 7:54 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 5h47 | 1:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:07 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h34 | 1:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 642 | 8:18 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h16 | 1:34 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:21 AM Berlin Spandau | 5h20 | 1:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 371 · ICE 642 | On time 8:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h03 | 1:34 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 837 · ICE 722 · S6 | 9:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h18 | 2:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 942 | On time 9:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h01 | 2:32 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 · ICE 1516 | 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h57 | 3:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1505 · ICE 597 · ICE 720 · S6 | 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h47 | 3:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Cologne Hbf
Trains from Berlin to Cologne Hbf run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:23, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 478 km distance in 4h 49m.
Distance 478 km |
Average train duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 4h 49m |
First train 3:23 AM |
Last train 11:22 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Berlin to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Berlin and Cologne Hbf from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Cologne Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin to Cologne Hbf
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
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