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Cologne to Berlin
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Compare prices to get from Cologne to Berlin
€60|1h 5m
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€26|8h 30m
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Eurowings1h 5m
Cologne AirportBerlin Brandenburg Airport
€84One way
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Nonstop
Eurowings1h 5m
Cologne AirportBerlin Brandenburg Airport
€277One way
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Eurowings23h 10m
Cologne AirportBerlin Brandenburg Airport
€214One way
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Freebird Airlines12h 40m
Cologne AirportBerlin Brandenburg Airport
€225One way
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- Prices shown from Cologne to Berlin are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare Flights and Trains from Cologne to Berlin
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Berlin costs only €19 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 1h 8m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
€106
Average duration
1h 8m
Departure time
06:40 - 17:55
Direct options
Trains
Cheapest
Average price
€19
Average duration
6h 3m
Departure time
08:41 - 06:01
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Cologne to Berlin?
Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Cologne to Berlin?
Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Cologne to Berlin is December, with an average price of €100; while the month with the highest flight price is usually October, with an average price of up to €239.
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What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Cologne to Berlin?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Cologne to Berlin is Thursday, with an average price of €11.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Cologne to Berlin by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Cologne to Berlin is Monday, with an average price of €25.
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Cologne to Berlin travel tips
Find departure & arrival points near Cologne and Berlin
Popular airports near Cologne
Cologne Airport (CGN)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Nearby
Popular airports near Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Cologne
Heumarkt, Köln
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz)
Köln Hbf
Neumarkt, Köln
Severinstr., Köln
Popular train stations near Berlin
Spandauer Str./Marienkirche, Berlin
Berlin Hackescher Markt
Berlin Alexanderplatz (S)
Berlin Alexanderplatz
Rotes Rathaus (U), Berlin
Popular bus stations near Cologne
Cologne Central Bus Station
Cologne Johannisstrasse
Cologne Ottopl.
Hansaring
Cologne Gummersbacher
Popular bus stations near Berlin
Berlin Gas station "Aral", Messedamm, 6
Berlin Park Inn Radisson Hotel
Berlin Alexanderplatz
Avengers
Berlin Hannah-Ahrendt-Straße
How to travel from Cologne to Berlin: FAQs
How far is it from Cologne to Berlin?
It’s about 470 km (292 mi) from Cologne to Berlin.How do I get from Cologne to Berlin?
You can travel from Cologne to Berlin in 2 different ways: Flights, Trains.What’s the fastest way to get from Cologne to Berlin?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Berlin is by Flights, with an average journey time of 1 hour 8 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 6h 3m.What’s the most budget-friendly way to travel from Cologne to Berlin?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Berlin is by Trains, with an average price of €19. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around €106 on avergae.What are the main departure and arrival points for trips between Cologne and Berlin?
For trips between Cologne and Berlin, travelers typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Cologne Airport and arrive at Berlin Brandenburg Airport; Trains depart from Heumarkt, Köln and arrive at Spandauer Str./Marienkirche, Berlin; Buses depart from Cologne Central Bus Station and arrive at Berlin Gas station "Aral", Messedamm, 6.How far in advance should I book tickets from Cologne to Berlin to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Cologne to Berlin are typically cheapest December, with an average fare of €100. Flights from Cologne to Berlin are typically cheapest Thursday, with an average fare of €11. Flights from Cologne to Berlin are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of €25Are Cologne and Berlin in the same time zone?
There is a 0m time difference between Cologne and Berlin.