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 €22 - €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 €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bavaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bavaria station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Munich central bus station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

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 15m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bavaria?

The distance between Cologne and Bavaria is 582 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 15m and costs €100 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cologne to Bavaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bavaria bus from?

Cologne to Bavaria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

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, bus or fly from Cologne to Bavaria?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bavaria is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €100 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €230 and takes 3h.

Where does the Cologne to Bavaria bus arrive?

Cologne to Bavaria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

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 14m to drive from Cologne to Bavaria.

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

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Where can I stay near Bavaria?

There are 1377+ 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.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 15m
€108–435
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Munichrideshare 552.6 km
6h
€22–40
Bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationbus N28
9h 12m
€49–79
Drive 552.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Munichcar 552.9 km
5h 14m
€80–115
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3h
€85–222
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
7h 27m
€131–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 31m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3h 39m
€100–253
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
€123–279
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain
4h 32m
€127–262

Cologne to Bavaria by train

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Distance: 582.3 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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 €100–440 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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