You can get from Berlin to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
To get from Berlin to Cologne on 16 Aug we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 296 miles | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | £56 - £87 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £56 • 8 h 55 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £79 • 1 h 5 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a coach, flight, ferry or train to travel 296 miles to Cologne from Berlin. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £56. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Flixbus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Berlin to Cologne.
There are 4 ways to travel from Berlin to Cologne including taking a coach, flight, ferry or train.
Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Cologne. Tickets for a coach cost on average £56.
This is compared to other travel options to Cologne:
A coach journey is usually £23 less than a journey to Cologne by plane, which costs on average £79 for the same trip.
A coach is generally £31 less than a train for the same journey. A train costs on average £87 from Berlin to Cologne.
The quickest way to travel to Cologne from Berlin is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, going by coach can take 8 h 55 min on average.
In comparison, getting to Cologne by train can take on average 4 h.
You should expect to travel around 296 miles from Berlin to Cologne.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Cologne is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Berlin to Cologne as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers 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:
Yes, there are direct services available to Cologne from Berlin with the following travel operators:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cologne from Berlin.
Before travelling from Berlin to Cologne, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
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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