What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to München Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to München Hbf is to rideshare which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to München Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to München Hbf is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and München Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln and arriving at München, ZOB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and München Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at München Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Cologne to München Hbf?

The distance between Cologne and München Hbf is 581 km. The road distance is 551.4 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to München Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to München Hbf without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €100 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to München Hbf?

The train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf takes 4h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cologne to München Hbf bus from?

Cologne to München Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to München Hbf train from?

Cologne to München Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to München Hbf?

The best way to get from Cologne to München Hbf is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €100 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Cologne to München Hbf bus arrive?

Cologne to München Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Cologne to München Hbf train arrive?

Cologne to München Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to München Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to München Hbf is 551 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Cologne to München Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to München Hbf?

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Where can I stay near München Hbf?

There are 1389+ hotels available in München Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to München Hbf?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and München Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne to München Hbf - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to München Hbf by train, bus, car, plane, car train, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 11m
€100–450
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Munichrideshare 552.6 km
6h 17m
€22–40
Bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus stationbus N28
9h 16m
€50–85
Drive 551.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to München Hbfcar 551.4 km
5h 11m
€79–114
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3h 8m
€81–227
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
7h 29m
€131–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 36m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3h 48m
€102–250
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3h 38m
€109–343

Cologne to München Hbf by train

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Distance: 580.8 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and München Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–450 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Munich central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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