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Munich to Cologne Central Station buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Munich and Cologne Central Station takes 8h 38m and the fastest bus takes 8h 30m. There is at least one bus per day from Munich to Cologne Central Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 38m
Duration
597 km
Distance
€60
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Munich to Cologne Central Station bus times

Buses run once daily between Munich and Cologne Central Station. The service departs Munich at 4:45 AM at night, which arrives into Cologne Central Station at 13:15:00. All services require a transfer at Leverkusen and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusWupsi8h 30m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusWupsi8h 30m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusWupsi8h 30m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusWupsi9h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusWupsi9h • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusWupsi8h 30m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusWupsi8h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Munich to Cologne Central Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 596.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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