Cologne to Berlin train
Book a train ticket from Cologne to Berlin
Book a train ticket from Cologne to Berlin
Information about the Cologne to Berlin train
| Number routes per day | 58 |
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| Average route time | 5h 46m |
| Shortest route time | 4h 55m |
| First hour of departure | 2h 09m |
| Last hour of departure | 23h 56m |
| Timetables for tomorrow | See |
Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Berlin
How much does a train ticket from Cologne to Berlin cost?
How long does a journey on a train from Cologne to Berlin take?
How long does the fastest train take to travel from Cologne to Berlin?
How many trains run from Cologne to Berlin each day?
Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Cologne and Berlin?
What is the distance between Cologne and Berlin by train?
What time is the first train from Cologne to Berlin?
What time is the last train from Cologne to Berlin?
To leave Cologne, which station(s) can I depart from?
At Berlin, which station(s) will I arrive at?
Which train companies operate trains from Cologne to Berlin?
How to buy a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Berlin?
Price of a Cologne – Berlin Train Ticket
Depending on the dates of your train from Cologne to Berlin, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Cologne to Berlin, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.
Promotional Fare for Cologne – Berlin
Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.
Last-minute Cologne – Berlin Train
Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Cologne to Berlin. For last-minute train tickets from Cologne to Berlin, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.
Direct train from Cologne to Berlin and alternative routes
On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Berlin on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.
Which companies operate the train from Cologne to Berlin?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Cologne to Berlin 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 Cologne to Berlin train?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Cologne to Berlin 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 Cologne - Berlin guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.
What on-board services are available on the Cologne to Berlin train?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Which stations does the train from Cologne to Berlin depart from and arrive at?
Köln Hbf
Cologne Central Station (Köln Hauptbahnhof) offers many destinations in Germany and Europe. Close to the city centre and just a few metres from Cologne Cathedral, the station is an excellent starting point for visiting Cologne.
How do I get to Cologne Central Station (Köln Hauptbahnhof)?
Once there, the old town and the views over the Rhine are just some of the sights you can discover on foot, by underground (U-Bahn) or by suburban train (S-Bahn). Köln Hbf station, which is very centrally located, is easy to reach using these means of transport. A train links the station and the airport, with a journey time of around twenty minutes.
What are the main destinations from Cologne Central Station (Köln Hauptbahnhof)?
Cologne Central Station is the starting point or a stop on many domestic and international routes. From Köln Hbf, you can travel to many German cities, as well as to the Netherlands, Switzerland or France. In particular, the Eurostar service (formerly Thalys) links Cologne to Paris Gare du Nord. This direct journey takes just 3 hours 30 minutes, with a stop in Brussels among others.
Berlin Hbf
Located on the banks of the Spree since 2006, Berlin's central station, also known as Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Hbf), is a model of modernity and the largest station in Europe by size. With trains passing through to all parts of Germany, as well as to France, Denmark, Poland and Austria, Berlin is also a lively, unmissable capital that visitors can easily explore thanks to its many local lines. Set off to discover the German capital by train.
How do I get to Berlin Hauptbahnhof station?
Although very large, Berlin is easy to get around thanks to its S-Bahn (suburban trains) and U-Bahn (underground) lines. You can quickly reach the station on foot from sights such as the Brandenburg Gate or the Reichstag. From elsewhere, take lines U5, S3, S5, S7 and S9, which all lead to the station.
What are the main destinations from Berlin Hauptbahnhof station?
From Berlin Hauptbahnhof, board one of the many trains to reach numerous destinations in Germany and Europe.
What services are available at Berlin Central Station?
Finding your way around Berlin can seem complicated. Fortunately, Berlin Central Station has thought of everything. The tourist office on the first floor of the station lets you plan your trip down to the last detail. The station also has a particularly wide range of shops, with more than 80 outlets where you can eat or buy souvenirs. Passengers can enjoy free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. Everything you need is there to discover Berlin in the best possible conditions.
Cologne to Berlin train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026
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| 2h 09m | 9h 12m | 7h 03m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 4h 25m | 10h 26m | 6h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 4h 28m | 10h 17m | 5h 49m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 4h 28m | 10h 22m | 5h 54m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 5h 26m | 11h 19m | 5h 53m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 5h 30m | 10h 46m | 5h 16m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 5h 42m | 11h 19m | 5h 37m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 5h 48m | 11h 58m | 6h 10m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 6h 07m | 12h 10m | 6h 03m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 6h 25m | 12h 26m | 6h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 6h 34m | 12h 17m | 5h 43m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 6h 45m | 12h 17m | 5h 32m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 6h 45m | 12h 22m | 5h 37m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 7h 26m | 13h 19m | 5h 53m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 7h 42m | 13h 19m | 5h 37m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 7h 45m | 12h 46m | 5h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 7h 54m | 13h 58m | 6h 04m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 8h 07m | 14h 10m | 6h 03m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 8h 25m | 14h 26m | 6h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 8h 38m | 14h 17m | 5h 39m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 8h 45m | 14h 17m | 5h 32m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 8h 45m | 14h 23m | 5h 38m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 9h 25m | 15h 18m | 5h 53m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 9h 42m | 15h 18m | 5h 36m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 9h 45m | 14h 46m | 5h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 10h 14m | 16h 10m | 5h 56m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 10h 38m | 16h 17m | 5h 39m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 10h 45m | 16h 17m | 5h 32m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 10h 45m | 16h 23m | 5h 38m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 11h 42m | 17h 19m | 5h 37m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 11h 45m | 16h 46m | 5h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 11h 46m | 17h 58m | 6h 12m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 12h 09m | 18h 10m | 6h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 12h 38m | 18h 17m | 5h 39m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 12h 45m | 18h 17m | 5h 32m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 12h 45m | 18h 22m | 5h 37m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 13h 42m | 19h 19m | 5h 37m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 13h 45m | 19h 15m | 5h 30m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 13h 45m | 19h 17m | 5h 32m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 14h 38m | 20h 17m | 5h 39m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 14h 45m | 19h 40m | 4h 55m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 15h 42m | 21h 19m | 5h 37m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 15h 45m | 20h 46m | 5h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 15h 46m | 21h 58m | 6h 12m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 16h 07m | 22h 10m | 6h 03m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 16h 38m | 22h 17m | 5h 39m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 16h 45m | 22h 17m | 5h 32m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 16h 45m | 22h 22m | 5h 37m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 17h 42m | 23h 25m | 5h 43m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 17h 45m | 22h 46m | 5h 01m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 18h 38m | 0h 11m | 5h 33m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 18h 45m | 0h 17m | 5h 32m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 18h 45m | 0h 23m | 5h 38m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 19h 43m | 1h 26m | 5h 43m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 20h 39m | 2h 35m | 5h 56m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 23h 27m | 6h 00m | 6h 33m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 23h 27m | 6h 03m | 6h 36m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 23h 56m | 7h 58m | 8h 02m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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