Berlin to Cologne by train, bus, flight, taxi from EUR 25

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Berlin to Cologne Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+6h 3m	$1,263.14
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	03:20	13:05	$58.45
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	03:40	13:05	$58.45
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	05:20	00:55	$306.28
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	05:55	01:00	$356.17
Flight	Lufthansa	Economy	06:15	17:10	$280.10
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	06:35	10:55	$200.71
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	06:55	08:00	$83.53
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	07:15	08:20	$60.33
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	07:40	17:45	$212.89
Flight	Austrian Airlines	Economy	08:00	22:20	$431.45
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	08:20	09:25	$234.35
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	08:50	09:55	$59.17
Flight	Sundair	Economy	09:10	20:20	$411.86
Flight	SkyUp MT	Economy	09:40	00:55	$205.35
Flight	Lufthansa	Economy	10:00	21:50	$320.21
Flight	SWISS International Airlines	Economy	10:30	19:25	$622.58
Flight	Corendon Airlines	Economy	10:50	23:30	$402.58
Flight	Austrian Airlines	Economy	11:10	17:25	$823.39
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	11:30	01:00	$141.54

How to get from Berlin to Cologne

Travelling between Berlin and Cologne is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,606.35 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 29.57.

How long does it take to get from Berlin to Cologne?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Berlin and Cologne depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Berlin and Cologne. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 14h 5m to reach Cologne.

How much does it cost to get from Berlin to Cologne?

Travelling between Berlin and Cologne can be as cheap as USD 29.57 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 1,606.35 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Berlin and Cologne ?

6 from Berlin to Cologne starting from 03:20 Berlin Sudkreuz Bus Station until 22:40 Berlin Central Bus Station
6 from Berlin to Cologne starting from 08:28 Berlin Sudkreuz until 16:39 Berlin Main
5 from Berlin to Cologne starting from 18:15 Berlin Brandenburg Airport until 21:15 Berlin Brandenburg Airport
4 from Berlin to Cologne starting from 00:00 Berlin Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Berlin Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Berlin to Cologne.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Berlin to Cologne, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 135.74.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Berlin and Cologne

Eurowings, Eurowings, SunExpress

Bus

Travelling from Berlin to Cologne overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Berlin and Cologne

FlixBus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Berlin and Cologne

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Transportation from Berlin to Cologne

Facts about the transport from Berlin to Cologne

Cheapest Transport	$30
Fastest Transport	1h 5m
Earliest Departure	3:20 AM
Latest Departure	10:40 PM
Departures per day	21
Distance	921 kilometers
Transport Companies	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Eurowings, Eurowings, FlixBus, FlixTrain, SunExpress

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