Cologne to Munich by train
Travelling from Cologne to Munich by train takes about 4h 27m, run by Deutsche Bahn. We found no quicker or cheaper option on this route.
A closer look at the Train journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Ticket price
- €30
- Total journey
- 4h 27m
- Change
- direct
- Operator
- Deutsche Bahn
Omio catalogue, Oct 3 · For the route, not a chosen day
The journey, step by step
- 1Cologne to Munich
Deutsche Bahn4h 27mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Departures from Cologne to Munich
Deutsche Bahn runs 33 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:25 and the last at 23:54.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 33 | 05:25 | 23:54 |
All departures
- 05:25
- 05:30
- 05:48
- 06:45
- 07:30
- 07:45
- 07:54
- 08:45
- 08:58
- 09:31
- 09:45
- 09:54
- 10:45
- 11:18
- 11:45
- 11:54
- 12:45
- 13:30
- 13:45
- 13:54
- 14:45
- 15:30
- 15:45
- 15:54
- 16:45
- 17:32
- 17:45
- 17:54
- 18:45
- 19:30
- 19:45
- 19:54
- 23:54
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Train facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the train only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Train operators
- Deutsche Bahn
- Timetable
- First train at 05:25, last at 23:54, 33 a day with Deutsche Bahn.
- Good to know
- Direct train, no change on the way.
Before you travel
Which station?
The departure and arrival stations are not in this observation. Check them with your ticket provider.
Plan the change
The connection time is not stated for this route. Check the provider's rules on connections when you plan the trip.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €64Older observation | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 7h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€64Older observation1h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€30Omio catalogue, Oct 37h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Cologne to Munich by train: common questions
How long does Cologne to Munich take by train?
About 4h 27m, with no transfer.
How much is a train ticket from Cologne to Munich?
Omio publishes €30 for this route. It describes the route rather than a particular day, and it can change.
Who runs the train from Cologne to Munich?
Deutsche Bahn. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is this the best option on the route?
Yes, by train is the best option we found: 4h 27m, €30.
Where else this route goes
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