Cologne to Bavaria Trains

Cologne to Bavaria trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bavaria takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bavaria. 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 36m
Duration: 574 km
Distance: €116
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...

4h 31m

€64–217

Cologne to Bavaria train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Bavaria. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Bavaria at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:32 PM → 9:47 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
7:30 PM → 11:56 PM
4h 26m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:31 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 5:47 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 8:58 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 5:47 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 5:47 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 5:47 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 5:47 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 5:47 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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