Cologne - Berlin

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Travel time
4:19

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Applicable discounts

These discount cards can be used our website, depending on your route and train type (other discount cards to be used through our Contact Centre). Please note: you must show your card or proof of entitlement on-board.

Train+ (SNCB)

With Train+ you enjoy discounts during off-peak times, weekends and public holidays and capped fares on the Belgian part of cross-border journeys with conventional trains (not on high speed trains).

Preferential Reimbursement (SNCB)

If you're a beneficiary of Preferential Reimbursement, you get 40% discount on the Belgian part of cross-border journeys with conventional trains.

100% discount Belgium (SNCB)

Holders of a valid travel pass, Unlimited Season Ticket or token for free transport on the Belgian rail network (visual impaired travellers, parliament members, police in uniform etc.) do not pay for the Belgian part of international journeys with conventional trains.

40% discount Netherlands (NS)

Depending on the conditions of their season ticket (route, time of travel etc.), holders of some types of NS season tickets 40% discount on the Dutch part of an international journey with conventional trains.

100% discount Netherlands (NS)

Depending on the conditions of their season ticket (route, time of travel etc.), some types of NS season tickets cover the Dutch part of an international journey with conventional trains. Holders of a pass valid on the Dutch network also travel for free in the Netherlands (except on Eurostar).

100% discount Luxembourg (CFL)

Holders of a valid travel pass, Network Railcard or token for free transport in 1st class on the Luxembourg rail network do not have to pay for the Luxembourg part of an international journey with conventional trains (in 2nd class, free travel in Luxembourg applies to everyone).

Frequent Pass (Eurostar)

Holders of a Eurostar Frequent Pass enjoy reduced fares and even more flexible travel conditions on the chosen Eurostar route.

Premium Pass (Eurostar)

Holders of a Eurostar Premium Pass enjoy reduced fares and even more flexible travel conditions in Premium between Brussels and Paris.

Bahncard 25 1st class (DB)

25% discount in Germany in 1st class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Bahncard 25 2nd class (DB)

25% discount in Germany in 2nd class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Bahncard 50 1st class (DB)

50% discount in Germany in 1st class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Bahncard 50 2nd class (DB)

50% discount in Germany in 2nd class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Carte Avantage Jeune (SNCF)

For travellers aged 12 to 27. Offers 30% discount on all journeys with TGV INOUI (in France and Europe) and Intercités (in France).

Carte Avantage Senior (SNCF)

For travellers aged 60 or more. Offers 30% discount on all journeys with TGV INOUI (in France and Europe) and Intercités (in France).

Carte Liberté (SNCF)

Offers 45% discount in 1st class and 60% discount in 2nd class on all journeys with TGV INOUI (in France and Europe) and Intercités (in France).

Carte Avantage - child companion (SNCF)

Discount children aged 4 to 11 years old who travel together with the holder of a valid Carte Avantage or Carte Liberté (max. accompanying children per card holder).

Half-Fare Travelcard (SBB)

The Swiss Half Fare travelcard (SBB-CFF-FFS) offers 50% discount in Switzerland (not valid on TGV Lyria)

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Cologne - Berlin

Direct trains from Cologne to Berlin with ICEHead to Berlin from Cologne

You can travel comfortably between Cologne and Berlin in no time at all with ICE trains. Arrive in the centre of Berlin in just 4 hours 19 minutes.
Book your tickets up to 6 months in advance and benefit from the best fares on offer.

Let the ICE trains take you straight to the historical centre of Berlin

Board the ICE train and get straight to the city centre of the German capital.

Each day, 17 direct ICE trains will take you to the heart of Berlin in about 4 hours 20 minutes. A fast and comfortable trip which will allow you to enjoy some of Germany’s most enchanting landscapes.

We recommend getting off at the central station (Berlin Hauptbahnhof), which is within easy reach of all the most popular tourist destinations in Berlin. Berlin Hbf also offers excellent connections to other German cities (Leipzig or Dresden, for example), and to neighbouring countries such as Poland.

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Köln Hbf train station

Bahnhofsvorplatz
50667 Cologne
Germany

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Berlin Hbf train station

1 Europaplatz
10557 Berlin
Germany

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Travel update

21 February - 1 March: substitution buses between Kortrijk and Lille Flandres

Due to engineering works near the French border, InterCity trains connecting Kortrijk and Lille Flandres will be replaced by substitution buses from Saturday 21 February to Sunday 1 March between Mouscron/Moeskroen and Lille Flandres.

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7 - 8 March: ICE Brussels-Frankfurt to depart earlier from Brussels-Midi/Zuid and not calling at Brussels-Nord/Noord

Due to engineering works at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord station, the ICE trains connecting Brussels with Frankfurt will be diverted from their usual itinerary in Brussels on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March 2026. As a consequence, they will be following an adapted schedule:

ICE trains to Germany will depart a few minutes earlier from Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid than initially scheduled
ICE trains in both directions will exceptionally not be calling at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord

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