The average train between Munich and Köthen takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich to Köthen. 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 hourly between Munich and Köthen. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Munich is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Köthen at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Köthen. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Köthen station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Munich to Köthen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Köthen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Book your Munich to Köthen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Munich and Köthen is 402.9 km. The road distance is 488 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €80–350 and the journey takes 2h 52m.