THE SHORT VERSION
Cologne to Berlin at a glance.
- From
- Cologne Köln
- To
- Berlin
- Road distance
- About 574 km
- Straight line
- 477 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~5 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Berlin to Cologne →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Cologne
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Berlin
From ZOB, the S-Bahn (Messe Nord/ICC) and U-Bahn (Kaiserdamm) reach the city centre.
- Berlin ZOB (central bus station) · Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
Messedamm, by the Funkturm in Charlottenburg. Most long-distance coaches. - Other stops
Some services also stop at Alexanderplatz, Südkreuz or BER airport.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Check your stop: some routes also call at the airport or other city stops.
KEEP GOING
From Berlin, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Berlin
More buses from Cologne
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Cologne from Berlin by road?+
About 574 km by road (477 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Cologne to Berlin take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 5 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Cologne?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Berlin to Cologne?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Berlin to Cologne guide.
Where does the bus from Cologne arrive in Berlin?+
It depends on the operator. In Berlin, services use Berlin ZOB (central bus station), Other stops. From ZOB, the S-Bahn (Messe Nord/ICC) and U-Bahn (Kaiserdamm) reach the city centre.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Berlin?+
From ZOB, the S-Bahn (Messe Nord/ICC) and U-Bahn (Kaiserdamm) reach the city centre.
What kind of bus runs from Cologne to Berlin?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Cologne to Berlin bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Berlin by bus?+
Direct buses from Berlin include Hamburg, Prague, Frankfurt, Warsaw, Munich and more. See all connections on our Berlin bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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