The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich Hbf to Cologne Süd
Cheapest price
£79
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
4 h 42 m
Average duration
5 h 9 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
455 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich Hbf to Cologne Süd is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich Hbf to Cologne Süd will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.
To travel from Munich Hbf to Cologne Süd you need to make at least one change.
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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Munich Hbf to Cologne Süd
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich Hbf to Cologne Süd among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £111.
Distance: 455 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£111 Average Price | £86 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Munich Hbf to Cologne Süd train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich Hbf to Cologne Süd trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 00:01 Munich Hbf | 6h18 | 06:19 Cologne Süd | 1 change | |
![]() | 04:11 Munich Hbf | 4h42 | 08:53 Cologne Süd | 1 change | |
![]() | 04:41 Munich Hbf | 4h56 | 09:37 Cologne Süd | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:33 Munich Hbf | 4h55 | 10:28 Cologne Süd | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:44 Munich Hbf | 4h53 | 10:37 Cologne Süd | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich Hbf to Cologne Süd
Trains from Munich Hbf to Cologne Süd run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £111 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:28, the last at 08:28. The fastest train covers the 455 km distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 455 km |
Average train duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £111 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 6h 0m |
First train 08:28 |
Last train 08:28 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Munich Hbf to Cologne Süd trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Munich Hbf and Cologne Süd from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Munich Hbf to Cologne Süd train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich Hbf to Cologne Süd 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 Cologne Süd, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Munich Hbf and Cologne Süd
- 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.
- Subway
- Ganesha
- Magnus
- Borsalino
- Hotel Chelsea
- Hotel Mado
- Elite Hotel
- Blacksheep Hostel
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