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Cologne to Bavaria trains

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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
€132
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 12:50 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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  • Distance: 573.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bavaria, Germany?

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.

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