What is the cheapest way to get from Bavaria to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Bavaria to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bavaria to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Bavaria to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Bavaria and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bavaria to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Marienplatz and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Bavaria to Cologne?

The distance between Bavaria and Cologne is 582 km. The road distance is 552.7 km.

How do I travel from Bavaria to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Bavaria to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €40 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Bavaria to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Bavaria to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bavaria to Cologne train from?

Bavaria to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Bavaria to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bavaria to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €260 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Bavaria to Cologne train arrive?

Bavaria to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Bavaria to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bavaria to Cologne is 553 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Bavaria to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1727+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Bavaria to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bavaria and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bavaria to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car train, car

There are 10 ways to get from Bavaria to Cologne by train, bus, car train, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 43m
€40–128
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Munich to Colognerideshare 552.7 km
6h
€21–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusenbus N28
9h 25m
€32–63
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain 1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Colognecar
4h 19m
€130–171
Fly Munich International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3h 3m
€79–260
Train via München Ost
1. Take the train from München Ost to Köln Hbftrain Nj
8h 48m
€51–78
Drive 552.7 km
1. Drive from Munich to Colognecar 552.7 km
5h 14m
€78–113
Fly Munich International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h
€101–234
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 19m
€103–248
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4h 21m
€114–223

Bavaria to Cologne by train

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 582 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €26–55 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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