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How to get fromCologne to Bavarian Alpsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Bavarian Alps by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain train 47 / ...
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb60 / ...
    6h 21m
    €152–512

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationbus bus N28
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus bus 040 / ...
    11h 42m
    €80–122

  3. Drive 614 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Bavarian Alpscar car 614 km
    5h 52m
    €88–127

  4. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane CGN - MUC
    2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    5h 28m
    €127–297

  5. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane DUS - MUC
    2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    6h 8m
    €148–320

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 692.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bavarian Alps, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bavarian Alps via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Bavarian Alps via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 11h 42m.

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