The average train between München and Cologne takes 18h 39m and the fastest train takes 15h 17m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from München to Cologne. 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 4 times a week between München and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:12 PM in the evening, and the last departure from München is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Passau Hbf and take an average of 18h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from München to Cologne. However, there are services departing from München station and arriving at Cologne station via Mühldorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.
München to Cologne train services, operated by Ilztalbahn, depart from Passau Hbf station.
München to Cologne train services, operated by Ilztalbahn, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The distance between München and Cologne is 529.1 km. The road distance is 785 km.
You can take a train from Kalteneck to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Passau Hbf, Muehldorf(Oberbay), Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 10h 18m.