The average train between Cologne Central Station and Munich takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne Central Station 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne Central Station and Munich. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Munich at 7:14 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne Central Station station and arriving at Munich station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 47m.
Cologne Central Station to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne Central Station to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
Book your Cologne Central Station to Munich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne Central Station and Munich is 456.3 km. The road distance is 582 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to München Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €100–450 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Four other operators also service this route.