What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The cheapest way to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia is to rideshare which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The fastest way to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and North Rhine-Westphalia?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to North Rhine-Westphalia. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and North Rhine-Westphalia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Muenchen Hbf and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The distance between Munich and North Rhine-Westphalia is 584 km. The road distance is 552.7 km.

How do I travel from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia without a car?

The best way to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia without a car is to train via Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena which takes 4h 28m and costs €50 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia bus from?

Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia train from?

Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Muenchen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The best way to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia is to train via Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena which takes 4h 28m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 8h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €260 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia bus arrive?

Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia train arrive?

Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia is 553 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia.

How do I get a train ticket from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

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Where can I stay near North Rhine-Westphalia?

There are 1754+ hotels available in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Can I share a ride from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

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

Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia - 10 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia by train, bus, car train, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
4h 28m
€50–143
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Munich to Cologne552.7 km
6h
€21–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to LeverkusenN28
8h 22m
€26–50
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbf1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne
4h 10m
€134–169
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
3h 3m
€89–260
Train
1. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Koeln HbfIce
5h 51m
€35–140
Drive 552.7 km
1. Drive from Munich to Cologne552.7 km
5h 11m
€78–112
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
3h 18m
€93–245
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bf
4h 17m
€110–278
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)MUC - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf
4h 34m
€129–260

Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia by train, foot, and subway

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 583.8 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €45–140 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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