BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne train travel explained

Want to know how to get from BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne take around 4 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 479 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport is scheduled to depart at around  00:02. The last departure is usually at around 23:44 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport at around 01:22, with the last train leaving at around 23:44. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 72 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 10 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £44.79.

We think any time is a great time to visit Cologne, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Cologne.

Is there a direct train from BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne?

The journey between BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Cologne usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne?

The BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne train travel takes about 4 hours and 35 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Cologne train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Cologne leaving BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport at around 00:02 and the last train leaving at around 23:44 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport at around 01:22, with the final departure at 23:44.