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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bavaria is to rideshare which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bavaria is to train and fly which takes 2h 55m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bavaria?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bavaria. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Marienplatz via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bavaria?

The distance between Cologne and Bavaria is 574 km. The road distance is 552.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bavaria without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Cologne to Bavaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bavaria train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Bavaria?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bavaria is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Cologne to Bavaria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Bavaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bavaria is 553 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Cologne to Bavaria.

Where can I stay near Bavaria?

There are 1306+ hotels available in Bavaria.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Bavaria?

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

Cologne to Bavaria - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane

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

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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
4h 31m
€39–128
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Munichrideshare 552.6 km
6h
€21–40
Bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationbus N28
9h 11m
€30–56
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
3h 4m
€84–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 31m
Drive 552.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Munichcar 552.9 km
5h 18m
€77–111
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain 1393
4h 57m
€129–159
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
3h 35m
€94–264
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
2h 55m
€102–234
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain
4h 21m
€107–239

Cologne to Bavaria by train

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 573.8 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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 €30–120 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €25–50 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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