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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Munich is to fly and train which takes 3h 9m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Munich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln and arriving at München, ZOB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Munich?

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 27m.

How far is it from Cologne to Munich?

The distance between Cologne and Munich is 572 km. The road distance is 552.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Munich without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €60 - €250.

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

The train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf takes 4h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Munich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Munich train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Munich?

The best way to get from Cologne to Munich is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €60 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Cologne to Munich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Munich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Munich?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Munich?

There are 783+ hotels available in Munich.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Munich?

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

Cologne to Munich - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Munich by train, bus, night train, car, car train, rideshare, 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 Hbftrain 41 / ...
4h 27m
€60–250
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 5m
€40–70
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Muenchen Ostnighttrain Nj
7h 52m
€35–140
Drive 552.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Munichcar 552.9 km
5h 14m
€78–112
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
7h 20m
€129–159
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain Ice / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to München Hbfbus
9h 43m
€75–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 25m
Fly from Cologne Bonn 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 9m
€86–240
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, 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 40m
€99–292
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
3h 41m
€114–266

Cologne to Munich by train

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4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 572.3 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–250 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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