What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to München Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to München Hbf is to rideshare which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to München Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to München Hbf is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and München Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to München Hbf 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 13m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and München Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at München Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Cologne to München Hbf?

The distance between Cologne and München Hbf is 572 km. The road distance is 551 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to München Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to München Hbf without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €50 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to München Hbf?

The train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf takes 4h 24m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cologne to München Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to München Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to München Hbf?

The best way to get from Cologne to München Hbf is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €50 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 9h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Cologne to München Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to München Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to München Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to München Hbf is 551 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Cologne to München Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to München Hbf?

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Where can I stay near München Hbf?

There are 1328+ hotels available in München Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to München Hbf?

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

Cologne to München Hbf - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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 Hbf41 / ...
4h 24m
€50–300
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Munich552.6 km
6h 18m
€21–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationN28
9h 13m
€27–50
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Muenchen HbfNj
8h 21m
€55–270
Drive 551 km
1. Drive from Cologne to München Hbf551 km
5h 13m
€79–114
Train via Ostbahnhof
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to München OstNj
7h 54m
€53–76
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost1393
4h 57m
€130–162
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
3h 5m
€83–244
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3h 41m
€93–293
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
3h 35m
€116–311

Cologne to München Hbf by train

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 572.3 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and München Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–140 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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