The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf
Cheapest price
£104
Average price
£125
Fastest journey
5 h 13 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
468 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £104.
To travel from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf you need to make at least one change.
10604 · IC 2310 · ICE 1545
89713 · ICE 545
S19 · ICE 845
10604 · IC 2290 · ICE 1545
S19 · ICE 527 · ICE 932
S19 · ICE 845
S19 · ICE 527 · ICE 932
89713 · ICE 545
10604 · IC 2310 · ICE 1545
10604 · IC 2290 · ICE 1545Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 468 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£49 Average Price | £147 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf trains for today, Monday 16 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
89733 · ICE 645 | On time 16:48 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h29 | 22:17 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 710 · ICE 645 | On time 16:56 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h21 | 22:17 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S19 · ICE 947 | On time 18:03 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h23 | 23:26 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S19 · ICE 821 · ICE 274 | On time 18:36 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 7h00 | 01:36 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
S19 · ICE 1541 | On time 21:54 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h54 | 04:48 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
S19 · ICE 1541 · 3704 | 21:54 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h49 | 04:43 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 17 February | |||||
S19 · ICE 525 · ICE 1138 | On time 05:23 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h38 | 11:01 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
S19 · ICE 845 | On time 06:03 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h13 | 11:16 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
10604 · IC 2290 · ICE 1545 | On time 06:09 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h33 | 11:42 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
10604 · IC 2310 · ICE 1545 | On time 06:09 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h33 | 11:42 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
S19 · ICE 527 · ICE 932 | On time 06:36 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h18 | 11:54 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
89713 · ICE 545 | On time 06:48 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 5h28 | 12:16 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf by coach, train or flight
Compare coach, train and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
17 Feb
18 Feb
19 Feb
20 Feb
21 Feb
22 Feb
23 Feb
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf
Trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:34, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 468 km distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 468 km |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 02:34 |
Last train 22:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Berlin Hbf from £15. 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.
FAQs: Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin 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 Berlin Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Berlin Hbf
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
- 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.
Most popular train connections from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
More options for your journey from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Berlin Hbf
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


