What is the travel distance from Cologne to Munich?

Cologne and Munich are 284 miles (457 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Munich?

The majority of buses traveling from Cologne to Munich start their journey at Cologne/Bonn Airport and wind up at Munich Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Munich?

Once in Munich, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Schloss Nymphenburg, Hey Minga, MUCA Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art, Hi- Sky Munich and Viktualienmarkt.

Bus Cologne to Munich from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Munich on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 40m	7:00pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Cheapest
Bus	6:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h 30m	1:40am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	23h 5m	10:05pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 35m	12:50pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	5:35pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Munich on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 55m	6:35pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Cheapest
Bus	6:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h 30m	1:40am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	23h 10m	11:05am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 15m	12:15pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	23h 20m	10:20pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Munich on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 55m	6:35pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Cheapest
Bus	12:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 30m	7:45am	Munich Fröttmaning	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	23h 10m	11:05am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 15m	12:15pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	23h 5m	10:05pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Munich on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 55m	6:35pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Cheapest
Bus	9:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 30m	5:25am	Munich Fröttmaning	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 15m	12:15pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 35m	12:50pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	5:35pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Munich on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 55m	6:35pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Cheapest
Bus	9:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 30m	5:25am	Munich Fröttmaning	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 15m	12:15pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 35m	12:50pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	5:35pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Munich on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	23h 5m	10:05pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cologne to Munich on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 55m	6:35pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Cheapest
Bus	6:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h 30m	1:40am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	23h 5m	10:05pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 35m	12:50pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 25m	5:35pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Munich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Munich. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

283 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $180	Average Duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $286	Average Duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $67	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Munich?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Munich

A
Munich Airport
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B
ZOB Hackerbrücke
ZOB Hackerbrücke, Arnulfstraße 21, 80335 München, Germany
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C
Fröttmaning
Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 21, 80939 Munich, Germany
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D
Hauptbahnhof Nord
Dachauer Straße 5 (Hauptbahnhof Nord), 80335 Munich
E
Munchen (Almanya)
Arnulfstraße 17, 80335 München, Germany
F
Munchen Airport
Flughafen München, 85356 München-Flughafen, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,387 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

OneBus

4/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi5

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Munich by bus

What is the travel distance from Cologne to Munich?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Munich?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$37

11/19

$41

Today

$38

11/21

$37

11/22

$36

11/23

$40

11/24

$29

11/25

$29

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Munich was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $29

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 $29 to $160 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 $29 which is on 2025-11-25.

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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 50m	Avg Price$43	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 25m	Avg Price$76	Daily Departures86
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 50m	Avg Price$45	Daily Departures5