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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity + S-Bahn | Train | Munich Hbf | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Cheapest | ||||
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity + S-Bahn | Train | Munich Hbf | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train + Regionalbahn | Train | Munich Hbf | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Munich to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Munich and Cologne?
Munich
- AZOB Hackerbrücke, Arnulfstraße 21, 80335 München, Germany
- BMunich Central Station, Bayerstraße 10A, 80335 München, Germany
- D
München-Moosach
Moosach, 80992 München, Germany - E
München Donnersbergerbrücke
Donnersbergerbrücke, 80339 München, Germany
Cologne
- ABahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany - D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany - E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany - F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Munich to Cologne by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Munich to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Munich to Cologne start from $20. The average price for this train route is around $71. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Munich to Cologne?
The average train ride duration from Munich to Cologne is 4h 46m, covering a distance of 283 miles (456 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 9m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Munich to Cologne route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 31 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, TGV inOui.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Munich to Cologne?
The earliest train departs from Munich to Cologne at 6:05am. And the latest train departs at 11:31pm.
What is the best train operator from Munich to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is TGV inOui, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Munich to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator TGV inOui has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Munich to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is TGV inOui, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Munich to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Munich to Cologne was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $43To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Munich to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $43 to $288 for a train ticket from Munich to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-12-16.
