Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,RB,IC,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£42

Average price

£97

Fastest journey

4 h 17 m

Average duration

4 h 18 m

Trains per day

Distance

455 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.

Fast trains

Of the 35 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Munich Hbf every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 455 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 17 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

IC 2440 · ICE 615

18:535h33

Cologne Hbf

00:26Munich Hbf

£421One-way

1 change

ICE 929 · ICE 821

17:536h31

Cologne Hbf

00:24Munich Hbf

£471One-way

1 change

ICE 203 · ICE 693

18:554h18

Cologne Hbf

23:13Munich Hbf

£601One-way

1 change

IC 2048 · ICE 613

16:535h33

Cologne Hbf

22:26Munich Hbf

£631One-way

1 change

ICE 927 · ICE 603

15:536h08

Cologne Hbf

22:01Munich Hbf

£631One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £54.

Distance: 455 km

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Most popular Train	Flight	Coach
£106 Average Price	£164 Average Price	£31 Average Price Cheapest
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday 8 July

Last updated at 02:06

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
RE 28501 · RE 4295 · ICE 527	On time 03:32 Cologne Hbf	6h38	10:10 Munich Hbf	2 changes
RE 28504 · ICE 525	On time 04:31 Cologne Hbf	4h36	09:07 Munich Hbf	1 change
IC 2040 · ICE 513	On time 04:53 Cologne Hbf	5h33	10:26 Munich Hbf	1 change
ICE 101 · ICE 591	Delayed 04:57 04:55Cologne Hbf	4h18	09:17 09:17Munich Hbf	1 change
S 19 · ICE 913	On time 05:01 Cologne Hbf	4h28	09:29 Munich Hbf	1 change
RE 28506 · ICE 527	On time 05:31 Cologne Hbf	4h39	10:10 Munich Hbf	1 change
ICE 513	On time 05:55 Cologne Hbf	4h31	10:26 Munich Hbf	0 changesdirect
RE 28508 · ICE 529	On time 06:31 Cologne Hbf	4h34	11:05 Munich Hbf	1 change
ICE 103 · ICE 593	On time 06:55 Cologne Hbf	4h18	11:13 Munich Hbf	1 change
S 19 · ICE 915	On time 07:01 Cologne Hbf	4h25	11:26 Munich Hbf	1 change
RE 28510 · ICE 621	On time 07:31 Cologne Hbf	4h35	12:06 Munich Hbf	1 change
ICE 27 · ICE 255	On time 07:53 Cologne Hbf	5h34	13:27 Munich Hbf	1 change
ICE 515	On time 07:55 Cologne Hbf	4h31	12:26 Munich Hbf	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf

Germany

Trains from Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £9

Distance

455 km

Average train duration

5h 30m

Cheapest ticket price

£29

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 59m

First train

03:11

Last train

21:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £9

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain trains Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf

You can travel by train to Munich Hbf from Cologne Hbf with Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain for as low as £23. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Munich Hbf from Cologne Hbf. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: £23
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 12 a day

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains to Munich Hbf from Cologne Hbf. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf is £72; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Cologne Hbf and Munich Hbf is on average 4 h 34 min for the 282 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Munich Hbf from Cologne Hbf by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf leaves at 01: 21. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf leaves at 21: 31.

Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the best Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Cologne Hbf and Munich Hbf to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 31.

A trip to Munich Hbf from Cologne Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 34 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf by train is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Cologne Hbf to Munich Hbf including taking a train, coach or flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Munich Hbf

Cologne

Munich

The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your trip from Cologne to Munich.

Köln Hbf