The average train between Cologne and Munich Hbf takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Munich Hbf. 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 3 hours between Cologne and Munich Hbf. 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 Munich Hbf at 6:03 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at München Hbf station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 39m.
Cologne to Munich Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Munich Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
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The distance between Cologne and Munich Hbf is 454.9 km. The road distance is 551 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–200 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 5 times a day.