Bus from Cologne to Munich: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Munich on November 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixbusBus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
ZOB HackerbrückeCheapest
FlixbusBus
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
ZOB HackerbrückeFastest
BlaBlaCar BusBus
    		Cologne/Bonn Airport
    		ZOB HackerbrückeNo tags
    FlixbusBus
    		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    		ZOB HackerbrückeNo tags
    FlixbusBus
    		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    		ZOB HackerbrückeNo tags

    Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:40 PM CET.

    Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Munich

    We recommend carpooling

    Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Munich. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    6carpool per day
    5h 50mAverage Duration
    456 kmDistance
    19kgCO₂ emissions
    Bus
    		Average Price$39 - $296Average Duration9h 50m
    11kg CO₂e
    Train
    		Average Price$29 - $413Average Duration5h 26m
    11kg CO₂e
    Carpool
    		Average Price$36 - $97Average Duration5h 50m
    19kg CO₂e

    Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Munich by bus

    1. What is the travel distance from Cologne to Munich?

      It's about 457 km (284 miles) from Cologne to Munich.

    2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Munich?

      Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Munich Airport in Munich.

    Find cheapest prices for buses

    Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

    Best price found
    11-24
    $53
    11-25
    $48
    Today
    $164
    11-27
    $47
    11-28
    $49
    11-29
    $49
    11-30
    $54
    12-01
    $41
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Munich was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $41

    To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Munich, as early as possible.

    You can expect to pay from $41 to $193 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Munich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-12-01.

    Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

    What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Munich?

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