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The average train between Munich and Cologne takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich to Cologne. 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 every 3 hours between Munich and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:59 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from München Hbf station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 47m.
Munich to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
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The distance between Munich and Cologne is 456 km. The road distance is 574 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €90–180 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.
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