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You can get from Berlin to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Berlin to Cologne on 26 Jan we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from Berlin to Cologne
 | Distance | 296 miles (478 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Flight, coach or train |
 | Ticket price range | £9 - £42 |
 | Cheapest mode | Train • £9 • 4 h 7 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • £42 • 1 h 10 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Eurowings, Flixbus or FlixTrain |
Take a flight, coach or train to travel 296 miles (478 km) from Berlin to Cologne. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as £9. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Eurowings, Flixbus or FlixTrain among others. Travellers can even take a direct flight, coach or train from Berlin to Cologne.
Travel Tips: Travel from Berlin to Cologne
How do I go from Berlin to Cologne?
There are 3 travel options from Berlin to Cologne: flight, coach or train.
What is the cheapest way from Berlin to Cologne?
Train services offer the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Cologne. Tickets for a train cost on average £9.
This is compared to other travel options to Cologne:
A train is about £33 less than a flight, which costs on average £42 for this journey.
A train journey is usually £4 less than a journey to Cologne by coach, which costs on average £13 for the same trip.
What is the fastest way to get to Cologne from Berlin?
The fastest way from Berlin to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Cologne from Berlin can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Cologne by coach can take on average 8 h 55 min.
In comparison, going by train can take 4 h 7 min on average.
How far is it from Berlin to Cologne?
The Berlin to Cologne distance is approximately 296 miles (478 km).
How many scheduled departures are there a day from Berlin to Cologne?
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Cologne is:
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Cologne from Berlin as scheduled services by flight, coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
When going from Berlin to Cologne, where do I depart from Berlin and where do I arrive in Cologne?
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Berlin to Cologne:
- Most travellers who purchase a plane ticket from Berlin to Cologne depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne/Bonn Airport.
- Most travellers catch their coach from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.
- Most travellers who purchase a train ticket from Berlin to Cologne depart from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf.
Which travel companies can help me find a way to get from Berlin to Cologne?
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Eurowings can get you to Cologne by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Eurowings from Berlin to Cologne for £42 on Omio.
- Travel with Flixbus to go to Cologne by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Berlin to Cologne tickets on Omio for £13.
- Travel with FlixTrain for trains to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixTrain Berlin to Cologne tickets on Omio for £9.
Is it possible to travel directly between Berlin and Cologne?
Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct flight services to Cologne with easyJet or Eurowings with around direct flights every day.
- You can find direct coaches per day to take to Cologne with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar.
- You can find 12 direct trains per day to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.
As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this route.
What other destinations are worth visiting after travelling from Berlin to Cologne?
How early should I purchase tickets from Berlin to Cologne online for the best deals?
Before travelling from Berlin to Cologne, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- The price of a plane ticket is £42 one way on average for this trip.
- The price of a coach ticket for this journey is on average £13 one way.
- The price of a train ticket is £9 one way on average for this route.
But we recommend booking Berlin to Cologne tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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