The average train between Cologne and Bavaria takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Bavaria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Bavaria. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Bavaria at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bavaria. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bavaria station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Cologne to Bavaria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Bavaria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
The distance between Cologne and Bavaria is 387.7 km. The road distance is 574 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €110–260 and the journey takes 4h 27m.