Bus from Berlin to Cologne: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Berlin to Cologne on 19 March
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Cheapest
Flixbus
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße Fastest
Flixbus
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,
HbfNo tags
Flixbus
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:41 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Berlin to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just R 252, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37train per day
5h 6mAverage duration
476 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceR 366 - R 2 063Average duration9h 45m
12kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceR 252 - R 5 274Average duration5h 6m
11kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Cologne by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Cologne?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Cologne start at R 366. The average price for this route is around R 635. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Berlin to Cologne?

    The average bus journey time from Berlin to Cologne is 9h 45m, covering a distance of 462 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Berlin to Cologne route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 buses available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Berlin to Cologne?

    The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Cologne at 02:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Cologne?

    A bus trip from Berlin to Cologne produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
16/03
R 676
17/03
R 698
Today
R 677
19/03
R 593
20/03
R 595
21/03
R 501
22/03
R 565
23/03
R 441
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Berlin to Cologne was searched and found on 23 Mar 2026 with a price of R 441

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Berlin to Cologne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 441 to R 1 345 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 441, which is on 2026-03-23.

What's the cheapest way to go from Berlin to Cologne?

busbud logoThe Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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