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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne Cathedral and Munich takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne Cathedral to Munich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 41m
Duration
574 km
Distance
€110
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Cologne Cathedral to Munich train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne Cathedral and Munich. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne Cathedral is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Munich at 7:12 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 4h 44m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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    train train 4h 22m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 4h 15m • Direct
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    train train 4h 44m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 4h 15m • Direct
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    train train 4h 44m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 4h 15m • Direct
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    train train 4h 44m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 4h 15m • Direct
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    train train 4h 44m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 6h 7m • Direct
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    train train 4h 15m • Direct
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    train train 4h 44m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 4h 44m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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    train train 4h 25m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 573.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to München Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €90–180 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route twice daily.

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