Berlin to Cologne distance
The distance from Berlin (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 574 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 42 min. The straight-line distance is 477 km (297 miles); Cologne lies to the WSW of Berlin.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Berlin distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 477 km | 66 min |
| Car (road) | 574 km | 5 h 42 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Berlin to Cologne would cost roughly 1156–1556 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 574 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Berlin
Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 31′ 12.02″ N, 13° 24′ 17.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.52 |
| Longitude | 13.4 |
| Region | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 3,685,265 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Berlin and Cologne is at 51.77° N, 10.13° E.
The nearest town is Kalefeld, Landkreis Northeim, Niedersachsen — about 239 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Cologne?
By car it is 574 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 42 min. The straight-line distance between Berlin and Cologne is 477 kilometres (297 miles or 258 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Cologne?
The driving distance is 574 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 42 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Berlin?
Cologne lies to the WSW (251°) as seen from Berlin.
How long is a flight from Berlin to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 66 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Berlin to Cologne cost?
Over 574 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Berlin to Cologne would cost roughly 1156–1556 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Berlin
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Berlin → Potsdam | 35 km |
| Berlin → Buckow | 68 km |
| Berlin → Bad Saarow | 73 km |
| Berlin → Wittenberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Rheinsberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Cottbus | 126 km |
| Berlin → Magdeburg | 156 km |
| Berlin → Halle (Saale) | 170 km |
Distances from Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |