How to get from Cologne to Berlin
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Berlin. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 475 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €37, on Wed, Sep 9.
475 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €95Checked Sep 9 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €42Reading date not recorded | 6h 18m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €24Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 9h 02mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€95Checked Sep 91h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€42Reading date not recorded6h 18m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€24Omio catalogue, Sep 99h 02m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Berlin: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne/Bonn Airport → Berlin Brandenburgflight
Eurowings·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Cologne to Berlin
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€50Departures from Cologne to Berlin
FlixBus runs 25 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:35 and the last at 21:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 25 | 05:35 | 21:30 |
| Flixtraintrain | 2 | 08:14 | 16:14 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
EurowingsCologne/Bonn Airport-Berlin BrandenburgSee live options and dates →
FlixBusCologne Airport CGN-Berlin centralBook →
Deutsche BahnCologne-Wannsee , BerlinBook →Airport shuttle busWannsee , Berlin-Berlin BrandenburgBook →On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Berlin works
Start with a Eurowings flight from Cologne to Berlin, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €95 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Berlin?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Berlin from Cologne?
About 475 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Berlin cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €37 to €72. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Cologne to Berlin?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Cologne to Berlin?
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Cologne and Berlin?
Cologne is CGN and Berlin is BER, so this route is usually written CGN to BER.
Which operators run Cologne to Berlin?
On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Cologne to Berlin without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Berlin?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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