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 04 Oct

Cheapest price on 04 Oct

£22

Average ticket price on 04 Oct

£107

Fastest journey on 04 Oct

5 h 11 m

Average journey duration on 04 Oct

5 h 16 m

Trains on 04 Oct

43

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 travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.

Fast trains

On Sun 04 Oct, we found 43 trains from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf, including 18 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 475 km distance in an average of 5 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 11 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 18 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 946 · 17411
    4:366h02
    Berlin Hbf
    10:38Cologne Hbf
    £221One-way
    1 change
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:246h17
    Berlin Hbf
    13:41Cologne Hbf
    £331One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:196h22
    Berlin Hbf
    17:41Cologne Hbf
    £431One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2523 · IC 2441
    0:088h58
    Berlin Hbf
    9:06Cologne Hbf
    £451One-way
    1 change
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    15:196h36
    Berlin Hbf
    21:55Cologne Hbf
    £451One-way
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf

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Trains from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.

There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:28, the last at 21:52. The fastest train covers the 475 km distance in 3h 59m.

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 4m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Trains per day
15
Direct trains
9
Fastest train
3h 59m
First train
2:28
Last train
21:52
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Mon
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

Live departures

Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Saturday 3 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 650
Delayed
7:42 9:41Berlin Hbf
5h34
13:19 13:19Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 950
On time
10:39 Berlin Hbf
5h32
16:11 Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 839 · ICE 122
On time
11:05 Berlin Hbf
5h38
16:43 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 839 · ICE 628 · S6
On time
11:05 Berlin Hbf
5h18
16:23 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
FlixTrainFlixTrain11:19 Berlin Hbf
6h22
17:41 Cologne Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 558
On time
11:41 Berlin Hbf
5h34
17:15 Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 858
On time
12:39 Berlin Hbf
5h33
18:12 Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2535 · ICE 1714
On time
12:43 Berlin Hbf
5h42
18:25 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 931 · ICE 624 · S613:05 Berlin Hbf
5h18
18:23 Cologne Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 931 · ICE 26 · ICE 2544
On time
13:05 Berlin Hbf
6h00
19:05 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 556
On time
13:41 Berlin Hbf
5h34
19:15 Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1205 · ICE 1556 · ICE 514
On time
13:56 Berlin Hbf
6h09
20:05 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 856
On time
14:38 Berlin Hbf
5h34
20:12 Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 933 · ICE 120
On time
15:05 Berlin Hbf
5h38
20:43 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 933 · ICE 620 · S6
On time
15:05 Berlin Hbf
5h18
20:23 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
FlixTrainFlixTrain15:19 Berlin Hbf
6h36
21:55 Cologne Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 554
On time
15:41 Berlin Hbf
5h33
21:14 Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 85416:38 Berlin Hbf
5h34
22:12 Cologne Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 935 · ICE 526
On time
17:05 Berlin Hbf
6h26
23:31 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 935 · ICE 22 · ICE 2510
On time
17:05 Berlin Hbf
6h05
23:10 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 542
On time
17:32 Berlin Hbf
6h07
23:39 Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 552
On time
17:41 Berlin Hbf
6h18
23:59 Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 842
On time
18:38 Berlin Hbf
5h55
0:33 Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 937 · ICE 522
On time
19:05 Berlin Hbf
6h37
1:42 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 504 · ICE 921
On time
19:37 Berlin Hbf
7h38
3:15 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 699 · ICE 61821:27 Berlin Hbf
8h37
6:04 Cologne Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1540
On time
23:51 Berlin Hbf
6h24
6:15 Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Sunday 4 October
Deutsche BahnICE 2523 · ICE 18
On time
0:08 Berlin Hbf
7h32
7:40 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 2523 · IC 2441
On time
0:08 Berlin Hbf
8h58
9:06 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche Bahn3363 · 74602 · ICE 1656 · ICE 6140:40 Berlin Hbf
9h25
10:05 Cologne Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 946 · 17411
On time
4:36 Berlin Hbf
6h02
10:38 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 6545:41 Berlin Hbf
5h33
11:14 Cologne Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 701 · ICE 1654 · ICE 612
On time
5:52 Berlin Hbf
6h13
12:05 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 954
On time
6:39 Berlin Hbf
5h33
12:12 Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 750 · ICE 126
On time
7:06 Berlin Hbf
5h37
12:43 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 750 · ICE 726 · S6
On time
7:06 Berlin Hbf
5h17
12:23 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
FlixTrainFlixTrain7:24 Berlin Hbf
6h17
13:41 Cologne Hbf0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 652
On time
7:41 Berlin Hbf
5h34
13:15 Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1131 · ICE 1518
On time
8:12 Berlin Hbf
5h21
13:33 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1131 · ICE 724 · S6
On time
8:12 Berlin Hbf
5h11
13:23 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 952
On time
8:38 Berlin Hbf
5h34
14:12 Cologne Hbf		0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 837 · ICE 124
On time
9:05 Berlin Hbf
5h38
14:43 Cologne Hbf		1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 837 · ICE 722 · S6
On time
9:05 Berlin Hbf
5h18
14:23 Cologne Hbf		2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 837 · ICE 124 · ICE 2528
On time
9:05 Berlin Hbf
6h00
15:05 Cologne Hbf		2 changes

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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 Deutsche Bahn Duration
3h 59m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£6
Deutsche Bahn frequency
10 a day
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 FlixTrain Duration
4h 56m
Cheapest FlixTrain Price
£9
FlixTrain frequency
3 a day
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

WestfalenBahn

About
WestfalenBahn is a train company offering regional trains in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia in Northern Germany. Founded in 2005, it has been owned by Abellio Deutschland since 2017. WestfahlenBahn covers the RE15, RE60 and RE70 regional train routes serving cities like Emden, Braunschweig, Hanover, Münster and Bielefeld.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average WestfalenBahn Duration
6h 22m
Cheapest WestfalenBahn Price
£24
WestfalenBahn frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations not included, can be purchased separately
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

FAQs: Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf train

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
The cost of a train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £74.
The train journey from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf covers a distance of 475 km and takes approximately 3h 59m. Trains run 15 per day.
The train distance from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf is 475 km.
The first train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 2:28.
The last train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf departs at 21:52.
Trains from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf run approximately 15 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Berlin Hbf and Cologne Hbf. The service operates 9 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
There is no night train service from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf.
Booking trains from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, featuring the picturesque landscapes of the North Rhine-Westphalia region, including views of the River Rhine, quaint villages, and lush forests, providing a pleasant and varied experience.
Yes, you can take the train from Berlin Hbf to Cologne Hbf.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Berlin Hbf and 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 · £0.89
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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