How to get from Cologne to Berlin
A real 2-leg route: train. Door to door 5h 43m, from €97.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 43m by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 475 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €72, on Thu, Sep 3.
Cologne to Berlin: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne → Hannovertrain
Deutsche Bahn·3h 42m - 2Hannover → BerlintrainDeutsche Bahn·1h 27m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
3 ways from Cologne to Berlin: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Cologne to Berlin works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Cologne to Hannover, about 3h 42m. Transfer in Hannover and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Berlin (1h 27m). In total it's roughly €97 over 5h 43m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Berlin
DepartureCologne
Change hereHannoverWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Cologne to Berlin
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Cologne to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Berlin?+−
The most useful route takes about 5h 43m by train, 1 transfer.
How far is Berlin from Cologne?+−
About 475 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Berlin cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €97. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cologne to Berlin?+−
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Cologne to Berlin without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 17h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Berlin?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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