The average train between Cologne and Munich takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Cologne to Munich. 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 Munich. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Munich at 5:43 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Munich station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 29m.
Cologne to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Munich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Munich is 456 km. The road distance is 572 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–240 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Three other operators also service this route.
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