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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Köln Hbf is to rideshare which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Köln Hbf is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich to Köln Hbf?

The distance between Munich and Köln Hbf is 582 km. The road distance is 553.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich to Köln Hbf bus from?

Munich to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by Trans Turist, depart from München, ZOB station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Munich to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Munich to Köln Hbf is to train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf which takes 4h 25m and costs €100 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 8h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Munich to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

Munich to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by Trans Turist, arrive at Köln/Bonn Airport station.

Where does the Munich to Köln Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Munich to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Köln Hbf is 554 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Munich to Köln Hbf.

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

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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

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Can I share a ride from Munich to Köln Hbf?

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

Munich to Köln Hbf - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Munich to Köln Hbf by train, bus, night train, car, car train, rideshare, or plane

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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 10m
€22–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusenbus N28
8h 24m
€55–91
Night train
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Ost to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 43m
€35–110
Drive 553.7 km
1. Drive from Munich to Köln Hbfcar 553.7 km
5h 17m
€79–114
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 37m
€35–460
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Fuldacartrain
2. Drive from Fulda to Köln Hbfcar
7h 8m
€125–160
Bus via Köln/Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Köln/Bonn Airportbus
10h 29m
€40–60
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 25m
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3h 12m
€81–227
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 43m
€95–254
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 46m
€97–355

Munich to Köln Hbf by train and foot

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4h 25mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 582.2 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Munich, 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 €50–85 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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