Cologne Hbf to Berlin Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Hbf

Showing times and prices for 15 Jun

Cheapest price

£46

Average price

£107

Fastest journey

4 h 30 m

Average duration

4 h 48 m

Trains per day

7

Distance

475 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf 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 Hbf to Berlin Hbf will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.

Fast trains

Of the 7 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Berlin Hbf every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 475 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 59 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.

FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:145h19
Cologne Hbf
13:33Berlin Hbf
£461One-way
0 changes
FlixTrainFlixTrain
15:156h13
Cologne Hbf
21:28Berlin Hbf
£621One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 555
08:454h58
Cologne Hbf
13:43Berlin Hbf
£1201One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 545
08:254h44
Cologne Hbf
13:09Berlin Hbf
£1311One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 857
09:454h30
Cologne Hbf
14:15Berlin Hbf
£1311One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne Hbf to Berlin Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m.

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£57

Average Price

£32

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Cheapest

£200

Average Price

6h 13m

average duration

5h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 54m

average duration

9h 24m

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30m

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4h 56m

average duration

Fastest

1h 56m

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3h 0m

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Live departures

Cologne Hbf to Berlin Hbf train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday 14 June
Last updated at 21:17
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 100
Delayed
21:21 21:12Cologne Hbf
5h12
02:24 Berlin Hbf
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnRE 26841 · RB 89999+westfalenbahnWFB95821+deutsche_bahnICE 841
On time
21:49 Cologne Hbf
8h43
06:32 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 619 · ICE 698
On time
21:55 Cologne Hbf
8h00
05:55 Berlin Hbf
1 change
Sunday 15 June
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain06:14 Cologne Hbf
5h19
11:33 Berlin Hbf0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 545
On time
06:25 Cologne Hbf
4h44
11:09 Berlin Hbf
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 555
On time
06:45 Cologne Hbf
4h58
11:43 Berlin Hbf
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 857
On time
07:45 Cologne Hbf
4h30
12:15 Berlin Hbf
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 547
On time
08:26 Cologne Hbf
4h50
13:16 Berlin Hbf
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 557
On time
08:45 Cologne Hbf
4h59
13:44 Berlin Hbf
0 changesdirect
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain13:15 Cologne Hbf
6h13
19:28 Berlin Hbf0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Hbf

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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
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 43m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
4h 27m
First train
04:13
Last train
22:57
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

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Metronom trains Cologne Hbf to Berlin Hbf

For as little as £18 you can travel by train from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Hbf with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Metronom. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne Hbf to Berlin Hbf train.

Train information from Cologne Hbf to Berlin Hbf with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 57 min
  • Cheapest Price: £39
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Berlin Hbf train

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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Berlin Hbf

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The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your trip from Cologne to Berlin.
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Schweinske
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Wyndham Koeln
  • Hilton Cologne
  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
The major train station for arrivals in Berlin is Berlin Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin Hbf for your journey to Berlin from Cologne.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
  • Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Dining
Dining
  • backWERK
  • Burger King
  • Costa Coffee
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • Einstein Kaffee
  • Le Crobag
  • McDonald's
  • Hans im Glück
  • Pret A Manger
  • Starbucks
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
  • IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
  • Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.

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