Cologne to Bavaria Trains

Cologne to Bavaria trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

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.

4h 34m
Duration: 574 km
Distance: €123
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...

4h 31m

€64–212

Cologne to Bavaria train times

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 12:38 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.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

3:30 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 8:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
4:45 PM → 9:24 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
5:32 PM → 9:47 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:20 AM
5h • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:39 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:20 AM
5h • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 54m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Bavaria? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.