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 and train which takes 2h 55m and costs €110 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Bavaria and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Muenchen Hbf and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Bavaria to Cologne?

The distance between Bavaria and Cologne is 580 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 5h 4m and costs €60 - €260.

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

The train from Muenchen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 takes 5h 4m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Bavaria to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bavaria to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bavaria to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €60 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 48m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Bavaria to Cologne train arrive?

Bavaria to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 station.

Can I drive from Bavaria to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bavaria to Cologne is 553 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Bavaria to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bavaria to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1823+ 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car train, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Muenchen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
5h 4m
€60–260
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
7h 48m
€40–70
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain 1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Colognecar
4h 20m
€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 43m
€80–220
Drive 552.7 km
1. Drive from Munich to Colognecar 552.7 km
5h 16m
€78–112
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
2h 55m
€117–237
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 Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 8m
€90–242
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Regionalbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 26m
€116–210

Bavaria to Cologne by train

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Distance: 580.2 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Muenchen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 twice daily. Tickets cost €110–260 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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