The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Munich
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£111
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
456 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Munich 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 will cost around £111 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 54 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Munich every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 456 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 20 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.
ICE 319 · ICE 61923:347h45Cologne Hbf7:19Munich Hbf£181One-way1 change
ICE 61923:557h26Cologne Hbf7:21Munich Hbf£341One-way0 changes
IC 60403 · ICE 69923:587h29Cologne Hbf7:27Munich Hbf£341One-way1 change
ICE 319 · ICE 61923:347h47Cologne Hbf7:21Munich Hbf£341One-way1 change
ICE 61923:557h24Cologne Hbf7:19Munich Hbf£441One-way0 changes
ICE 109 · ICE 59914:544h18Cologne Hbf19:12Munich Hbf£1941One-way1 change
10909 · ICE 9159:224h18Cologne Hbf13:40Munich Hbf£1121One-way1 change
10909 · ICE 9159:224h20Cologne Hbf13:42Munich Hbf£1121One-way1 change
ICE 109 · ICE 59914:544h20Cologne Hbf19:14Munich Hbf£1981One-way1 change
17418 · ICE 91913:214h20Cologne Hbf17:41Munich Hbf£1391One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne Hbf to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £47.
Distance: 456 km
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Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Munich train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Munich trains for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 619 | 23:54 Cologne Hbf | 6h09 | 6:03 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 25 May | |||||
ICE 827 | On time 3:21 Cologne Hbf | 4h52 | 8:13 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 521 | On time 4:28 Cologne Hbf | 4h45 | 9:13 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S19 · ICE 523 | 5:11 Cologne Hbf | 5h01 | 10:12 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 511 | On time 5:48 Cologne Hbf | 4h44 | 10:32 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1221 · ICE 527 | On time 5:53 Cologne Hbf | 6h19 | 12:12 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1221 · ICE 117+ 24507 | On time 5:53 Cologne Hbf | 6h17 | 12:10 Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
S12 · ICE 525 | 6:31 Cologne Hbf | 4h41 | 11:12 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1713 · ICE 527 | 7:33 Cologne Hbf | 4h39 | 12:12 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 25 · ICE 915 | Delayed 7:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h47 | 11:42 11:42Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 25 · ICE 915 | On time 7:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h49 | 13:42 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 513 | On time 7:54 Cologne Hbf | 4h35 | 12:29 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
28508 · ICE 529 | On time 8:31 Cologne Hbf | 4h41 | 13:12 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1940 · ICE 515 | On time 8:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h36 | 14:29 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 103 · ICE 593 | On time 8:54 Cologne Hbf | 4h21 | 13:15 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
10909 · ICE 915 | Delayed 9:22 Cologne Hbf | 4h18 | 11:42 11:42Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
10909 · ICE 915 | On time 9:22 Cologne Hbf | 4h20 | 13:42 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
28510 · ICE 621 | On time 9:31 Cologne Hbf | 4h41 | 14:12 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1225 · ICE 225 | Delayed 9:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h47 | 13:43 13:43Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1225 · ICE 225 | On time 9:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h50 | 15:43 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 515 | On time 9:54 Cologne Hbf | 4h35 | 14:29 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
28512 · ICE 623 | On time 10:31 Cologne Hbf | 4h41 | 15:12 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
28514 · ICE 625 | On time 11:31 Cologne Hbf | 4h42 | 16:13 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 517 | On time 11:54 Cologne Hbf | 4h35 | 16:29 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
28516 · ICE 627 | On time 12:31 Cologne Hbf | 4h42 | 17:13 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1644 · ICE 519 | On time 12:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h36 | 18:29 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 107 · ICE 597 | On time 12:54 Cologne Hbf | 4h22 | 17:16 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
17418 · ICE 919 | On time 13:21 Cologne Hbf | 4h20 | 17:41 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
28518 · ICE 629 | On time 13:31 Cologne Hbf | 4h41 | 18:12 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1229 · ICE 1011 | Delayed 13:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h48 | 17:43 17:43Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1229 · ICE 1011 | On time 13:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h50 | 19:43 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 519 | On time 13:54 Cologne Hbf | 4h35 | 18:29 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 · ICE 721 | 14:37 Cologne Hbf | 4h35 | 19:12 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1946 · ICE 611 | On time 14:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h39 | 20:32 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 109 · ICE 599 | Delayed 14:54 Cologne Hbf | 4h18 | 17:14 17:14Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 109 · ICE 599 | On time 14:54 Cologne Hbf | 4h20 | 19:14 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
28522 · ICE 723 | 15:31 Cologne Hbf | 4h42 | 20:13 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 927 · ICE 1013 | Delayed 15:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h47 | 19:41 19:41Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 927 · ICE 1013 | On time 15:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h48 | 21:41 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 611 | 15:54 Cologne Hbf | 4h38 | 20:32 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1948 · ICE 613 | On time 16:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h36 | 22:29 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 201 · ICE 691 | On time 16:54 Cologne Hbf | 4h21 | 21:15 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
28526 · ICE 727 | On time 17:31 Cologne Hbf | 4h45 | 22:16 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 929 · ICE 1015 | On time 17:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h56 | 23:49 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 613 | 17:54 Cologne Hbf | 4h35 | 22:29 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
28528 · ICE 729 | 18:31 Cologne Hbf | 4h44 | 23:15 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1640 · ICE 615 | 18:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h49 | 0:42 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 203 · ICE 693 | On time 18:54 Cologne Hbf | 4h27 | 23:21 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
28530 · ICE 821 | On time 19:31 Cologne Hbf | 4h47 | 0:18 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 615 | 19:54 Cologne Hbf | 4h48 | 0:42 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Munich
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Munich run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:21, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 456 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 456 km |
Average train duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 1:21 |
Last train 22:55 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne Hbf to Munich trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Munich from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Munich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Munich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Munich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Munich
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans
- Orexi Taverna
- Guenstigwohnen24.de
- Jagdschloss Residenz
- Hotel Miano
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
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