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

The cheapest way to get from München Hbf to Köln Hbf is to rideshare which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from München Hbf to Köln Hbf is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between München Hbf and Köln Hbf?

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

Is there a direct train between München Hbf and Köln Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from München Hbf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from München Hbf to Köln Hbf?

The distance between München Hbf and Köln Hbf is 582 km. The road distance is 552 km.

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

The best way to get from München Hbf to Köln Hbf without a car is to train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf which takes 4h 25m and costs €100 - €460.

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

The train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf takes 4h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

München Hbf to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from München Hbf to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from München Hbf to Köln Hbf is to train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf which takes 4h 25m and costs €100 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the München Hbf to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

München Hbf to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the München Hbf to Köln Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from München Hbf to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between München Hbf to Köln Hbf is 552 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from München Hbf to Köln Hbf.

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

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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

There are 1861+ hotels available in Köln Hbf.

Can I share a ride from München Hbf to Köln Hbf?

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

München Hbf to Köln Hbf - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from München Hbf to Köln Hbf by train, bus, car, plane, car train, or rideshare

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Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 25m
€100–460
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Munich to Colognerideshare 552.7 km
6h 28m
€22–35
Bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusenbus N28
8h 35m
€53–87
Drive 552 km
1. Drive from München Hbf to Köln Hbfcar 552 km
5h 14m
€78–113
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3h 22m
€81–227
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 37m
€100–460
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Fuldacartrain
2. Drive from Fulda to Köln Hbfcar
7h 17m
€126–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 36m
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
3h 52m
€90–254
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
3h 55m
€97–355

München Hbf to Köln Hbf by train and foot

183Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 582.2 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €100–460 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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