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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price on Oct 24
€38
Average ticket price on Oct 24
€76
Fastest journey on Oct 24
5 h 33 m
Average journey duration on Oct 24
5 h 43 m
Trains on Oct 24
21
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 €76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
On Sat, Oct 24, we found 21 trains from Berlin to Cologne Hbf, including 8 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 24 the direct trains cover the 478 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 33 m .
On Sat, Oct 24 the slowest trains will take 5 h 55 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.
FlixTrain3:19 PM6h38Berlin Hbf9:57 PMCologne Hbf€381One-way0 transfers- FlixTrain3:26 PM6h31Berlin Südkreuz station9:57 PMCologne Hbf€381One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain7:32 AM6h23Berlin Südkreuz station1:55 PMCologne Hbf€421One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain7:24 AM6h31Berlin Hbf1:55 PMCologne Hbf€421One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain · FlixTrain12:29 PM6h29Berlin Spandau6:58 PMCologne Hbf€431One-way1 transfer
ICE 6545:41 AM5h33Berlin Hbf11:14 AMCologne Hbf€961One-way0 transfers- ICE 6527:41 AM5h34Berlin Hbf1:15 PMCologne Hbf€961One-way0 transfers
- ICE 279 · ICE 726 · S6+
243326:43 AM5h40Berlin Hbf12:23 PMCologne Hbf€1511One-way3 transfers - ICE 954 · 173356:39 AM5h54Berlin Hbf12:33 PMCologne Hbf€1091One-way1 transfer
- ICE 952 · 173438:38 AM5h55Berlin Hbf2:33 PMCologne Hbf€1291One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Cologne Hbf
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Trains from Berlin to Cologne Hbf run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:28, the last at 21:52. The fastest train covers the 478 km distance in 3h 59m.
Distance 478 km |
Average train duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 3h 59m |
First train 2:28 AM |
Last train 9:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Live departures
Berlin to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Friday, October 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 7:24 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h25 | 1:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 7:24 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h31 | 1:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 7:32 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 6h17 | 1:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 7:32 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 6h23 | 1:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 652 | On time 7:41 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h34 | 1:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 952 · 17343 | On time 8:38 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h55 | 2:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 371 · ICE 124 | On time 8:43 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h00 | 2:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 371 · ICE 722 · S6 | On time 8:43 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h40 | 2:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 650 | On time 9:41 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h34 | 3:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 91 · ICE 1650 · ICE 518 | On time 9:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h12 | 4:07 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
 FlixBus+FlixTrain | 10:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h58 | 6:58 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 950 · 17351 | On time 10:39 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h54 | 4:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 373 · ICE 628 · S6 | On time 10:43 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h40 | 4:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 373 · ICE 1716 | On time 10:43 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h42 | 4:25 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain | 11:03 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 6h53 | 5:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 11:19 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h37 | 5:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 558 | On time 11:41 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h34 | 5:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 12:29 PM Berlin Spandau | 6h29 | 6:58 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain | 3:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h38 | 9:57 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 3:26 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 6h31 | 9:57 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S7 · 73796 · 16448+ 95770 | 12:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h32 | 8:59 AM Cologne Hbf | 6 transfers | |
| 3745 · 73796 · 16448+95770 | 12:38 AM Berlin-Charlottenburg | 8h21 | 8:59 AM Cologne Hbf | 6 transfers | |
| Bus S41 · S1 · 73796 · 16448 | 12:40 AM Berlin | 8h19 | 8:59 AM Cologne Hbf | 7 transfers | |
| ICE 646 · 17409 | On time 3:22 AM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 6h16 | 9:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 4:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h59 | 12:59 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 956 · 17327 | On time 4:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h57 | 10:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 654 | On time 5:41 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h33 | 11:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 954 · 17335 | On time 6:39 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h54 | 12:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 279+24332+ICE 126 | On time 6:43 AM Berlin Hbf | 6h00 | 12:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 279+24332+ICE 726 · S6 | On time 6:43 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h40 | 12:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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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
WestfalenBahn
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Berlin and Cologne Hbf
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FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Cologne Hbf
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin to Cologne Hbf
Most Berlin to Cologne Hbf trains use the Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Cologne Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Berlin Spandau from Berlin city centre
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau train station facilities and services
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Getting to Berlin Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz train station facilities and services
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
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