Berlin to Cologne train
Book a train ticket from Berlin to Cologne
Book a train ticket from Berlin to Cologne
Information about the Berlin to Cologne train
| Number routes per day | 24 |
|---|---|
| Average route time | 4h 49m |
| Shortest route time | 4h 00m |
| First hour of departure | 7h 14m |
| Last hour of departure | 23h 46m |
| Timetables for tomorrow | See |
Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Cologne
How much does a train ticket from Berlin to Cologne cost?
How long does a journey on a train from Berlin to Cologne take?
How long does the fastest train take to travel from Berlin to Cologne?
How many trains run from Berlin to Cologne each day?
Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Berlin and Cologne?
What is the distance between Berlin and Cologne by train?
What time is the first train from Berlin to Cologne?
What time is the last train from Berlin to Cologne?
To leave Berlin, which station(s) can I depart from?
At Cologne, which station(s) will I arrive at?
Which train companies operate trains from Berlin to Cologne?
How to buy a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Cologne?
Price of a Berlin – Cologne Train Ticket
On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Cologne: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Berlin to Cologne at the lowest fare.
Promotional Fare for Berlin – Cologne
Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Berlin to Cologne? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.
Last-minute Berlin – Cologne Train
The best way to pay less for your Berlin to Cologne train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Berlin to Cologne, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.
Direct train from Berlin to Cologne and alternative routes
For your journey to Cologne, if a direct train is available from Berlin, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.
Which companies operate the train from Berlin to Cologne?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Berlin to Cologne on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.
What travel classes are available on the Berlin to Cologne train?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Berlin to Cologne by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Berlin - Cologne guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.
What on-board services are available on the Berlin to Cologne train?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
-
Stay connected while you travel
Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.
-
Enjoy the peace and quiet
To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.
-
Grab a bite or drink during your trip
Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.
-
Recharge your electronic devices
Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.
-
Carry your luggage with ease
Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.
-
Take your bicycle everywhere
Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.
-
Travel with your pet
Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.
-
Enjoy seat service in 1st class
In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.
-
Access Deutsche Bahn lounges
Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.
Berlin to Cologne train schedule for Sunday 6 September 2026
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Carrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7h 14m | 11h 14m | 4h 00m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 7h 26m | 12h 09m | 4h 43m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 7h 59m | 12h 22m | 4h 23m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 9h 14m | 13h 15m | 4h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 9h 59m | 14h 22m | 4h 23m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 11h 14m | 15h 15m | 4h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 11h 59m | 16h 21m | 4h 22m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 13h 14m | 17h 15m | 4h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 13h 59m | 18h 22m | 4h 23m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 14h 47m | 19h 36m | 4h 49m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 15h 14m | 19h 15m | 4h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 15h 26m | 21h 19m | 5h 53m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 15h 59m | 20h 22m | 4h 23m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 16h 47m | 21h 40m | 4h 53m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 17h 14m | 21h 14m | 4h 00m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 18h 00m | 22h 22m | 4h 22m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 18h 00m | 22h 34m | 4h 34m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 18h 47m | 23h 48m | 5h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 19h 14m | 23h 15m | 4h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 20h 00m | 0h 23m | 4h 23m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 20h 00m | 0h 44m | 4h 44m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 20h 09m | 3h 22m | 7h 13m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 21h 35m | 6h 04m | 8h 29m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
| 23h 46m | 6h 15m | 6h 29m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
|
||||
Top destinations
Top destinations displayed after the list of buttons
- Train Mannheim
- Train K-Town
- Train Ulm
- Train Munich
- Train Saarbrücken
- Train Dusseldorf
- Train Frankfurt am Main
- Train Mannheim
- Train Ulm
- Train Saarbrücken
- Train Berlin
- Train Cologne
- Train Stuttgart
- Train Karlsruhe
- Train Aachen
- Train Dortmund
- Train Duisburg
- Train Augsburg
- Train Cologne Berlin
- Train Berlin Stuttgart
- Train Berlin Hanover
- Train Berlin Rostock
- Train Berlin Magdeburg
- Train Berlin Luxembourg
- Train Aachen Cologne
- Train Nantes Cologne
- Train Poitiers Cologne
- Train Frankfurt am Main Cologne
- Train Munich Cologne
- Train Frankfurt am Main Paris
- Dusseldorf to Cologne
- Stuttgart to Paris train
- Train from Munich to Paris
- Train Berlin Paris
- Frankfurt am Main to Munich
- Cologne to Paris train
- Train from Munich to Zurich
- Train Cologne Brussels
- Cologne to Amsterdam