How to Travel from
Berlin to Cologne
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Berlin, Germany → Cologne, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Berlin to Cologne
Composite routes from Berlin to Cologne
Cheapest
4 h 45 min
Car
569 km.
from $31
Fastest
1 h 14 min
Plane
Other
3 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
477 km.
from $148.80
4 h
Bus, Plane
477 km.
from $213.48
Route Navigator Berlin - Cologne
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Continue onto Schloßplatz
Schloßplatz, 1 km 999 м
1 km 999 м
Turn right onto Glinkastraße
Glinkastraße, 98 м
98 м
Turn left onto Behrenstraße
Behrenstraße, 1 km 591 м
1 km 591 м
Turn right onto Ebertstraße
Ebertstraße, 205 м
205 м
Turn left onto Straße des 17. Juni and take B 2, , B 5 toward Charlottenburg, Tegel
Straße des 17. Juni, Charlottenburg, Tegel, B 2, , B 5, 2 km 764 м
2 km 764 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Straße des 17. Juni
Straße des 17. Juni, 2 km 968 м
2 km 968 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bismarckstraße
Bismarckstraße, 3 km 838 м
3 km 838 м
Turn left onto Messedamm
Messedamm, 62 м
62 м
Keep right onto Messedamm
Messedamm, 1 km 694 м
1 km 694 м
Continue onto Halenseestraße
Halenseestraße, 103 м
103 м
Turn right and take A 115 toward Magdeburg, Leipzig, Potsdam
Magdeburg, Leipzig, Potsdam, A 115, 39 km 252 м
39 km 252 м
Keep right onto A 10 and take A 10 toward Hamburg, Rostock, Hannover, Magdeburg, Potsdam-Nord
Hamburg, Rostock, Hannover, Magdeburg, Potsdam-Nord, A 10, 8 km 760 м
8 km 760 м
Keep left onto A 2 and take A 2 toward Hannover, Magdeburg
Hannover, Magdeburg, A 2, 89 km 856 м
89 km 856 м
Keep right and take B 189 toward Magdeburg-Zentrum, Stendal, Barleben
Magdeburg-Zentrum, Stendal, Barleben, B 189, 362 м
362 м
Keep left and take B 189 toward Magdeburg, -Zentrum
Magdeburg, -Zentrum, B 189, 499 м
499 м
Keep left and take A 2 toward Hannover
Hannover, A 2, 97 km 317 м
97 km 317 м
Keep right and take B 444 toward Peine, Ilsede, Edemissen, Peine-Ost
Peine, Ilsede, Edemissen, Peine-Ost, B 444, 208 м
208 м
Keep left and take B 444 toward Peine
Peine, B 444, 2 km 8 м
2 km 8 м
Keep left and take A 2 toward Hannover
Hannover, A 2, 221 km 330 м
221 km 330 м
Keep right and take A 1 toward Köln, Frankfurt a.M., Bremen, Dortmund
Köln, Frankfurt a.M., Bremen, Dortmund, A 1, 353 м
353 м
Keep left and take A 1 toward Köln, Frankfurt a.M., Dortmund
Köln, Frankfurt a.M., Dortmund, A 1, 87 km 240 м
87 km 240 м
Keep right and drive toward Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen, Oberhausen
Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen, Oberhausen, 383 м
383 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen
Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen, A 3, 1 km 819 м
1 km 819 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Frankfurt am Main, Köln, Leverkusen
Frankfurt am Main, Köln, Leverkusen, A 3, 6 km 237 м
6 km 237 м
Keep right and drive toward Köln-Mühlheim
Köln-Mühlheim, 1 km 284 м
1 km 284 м
Turn slight left
1 km
1 km
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 109 м
109 м
Turn left onto Keupstraße
Keupstraße, 28 м
28 м
Turn right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 314 м
314 м
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 225 м
225 м
Keep left onto Bergischer Ring
Bergischer Ring, 2 km 182 м
2 km 182 м
Keep right
106 м
106 м
Keep left
1 km 884 м
1 km 884 м
Keep right onto Opladener Straße
Opladener Straße, 420 м
420 м
Continue onto Mindener Straße
Mindener Straße, 1 km 984 м
1 km 984 м
Keep right and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 90 м
90 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $25 - $38.04 and takes 6h 4m.
What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Berlin to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $54.35 - $250 .
Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Cologne?
No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
Is there a direct train between Berlin and Cologne?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
How far is it from Berlin to Cologne?
The distance between Berlin and Cologne is 549 km. The road distance is 572.4 km.
How do I travel from Berlin to Cologne without a car?
The best way to get from Berlin to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $43.48 - $103.26 .
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Cologne?
The train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
Where do I catch the Berlin to Cologne bus from?
Berlin to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Where do I catch the Berlin to Cologne train from?
Berlin to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
Train, bus or fly from Berlin to Cologne?
The best way to get from Berlin to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $43.48 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 9h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $250 and takes 3h 7m.
Where does the Berlin to Cologne bus arrive?
Berlin to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.
Where does the Berlin to Cologne train arrive?
Berlin to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Can I drive from Berlin to Cologne?
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Cologne is 572 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Berlin to Cologne.
How do I get a train ticket from Berlin to Cologne?
Book your Berlin to Cologne train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Cologne?
There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
Can I share a ride from Berlin to Cologne?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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