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 4m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Munich?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Munich 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 3m.

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 22m.

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 22m and costs €35 - €300.

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

The train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf takes 4h 22m 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 22m and costs €35 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 9h 3m.

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 18m 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 1297+ 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Munich by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car, 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 Hbftrain 41 / ...
4h 22m
€35–300
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Munichrideshare 552.6 km
6h
€21–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationbus N28
9h 3m
€28–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Köln Bf Deutz/Messe Lanxess Arena to Munich East Stationnighttrain Uex 333
3h 26m
€50–370
Drive 552.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Munichcar 552.9 km
5h 18m
€78–113
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain 1393
4h 50m
€129–159
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 4m
€79–255
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 35m
€94–274
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
€107–239

Cologne to Munich by train

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 572.3 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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 €35–140 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €28–60 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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