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Munich to Cologne Cathedral trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Munich and Cologne Cathedral takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich to Cologne Cathedral. 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 47m
Duration
582 km
Distance
€110
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Munich to Cologne Cathedral train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Munich and Cologne Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Cologne Cathedral at 6:04 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.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 4h 42m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 6h 3m • Direct
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    train train 4h 32m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 6h 3m • Direct
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    train train 4h 32m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 4h 32m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 4h 32m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 6h 3m • Direct
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    train train 4h 32m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 6h 3m • Direct
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    train train 4h 32m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 582.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €95–200 and the journey takes 4h 37m.

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