How to travel from Cologne to Munich

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $47.

Distance: 283 miles (456 km)

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Bus
Flight

$75

Average price

$50

Average price

Cheapest

$253

Average price

3h 26m

Average total duration

2h 56m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 0m

Average total duration

7h 30m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 35m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.7kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

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from Cologne to Munich

How to get from Cologne to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 AM7h55
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    6:35 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 AM7h55
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    6:35 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW84
    6:30 PM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:35 PMMunich Airport
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 915
    9:31 AM4h09
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    1:40 PMMunich Hbf
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 621
    9:45 AM4h27
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    2:12 PMMunich Hbf
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 529
    8:45 AM4h27
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    1:12 PMMunich Hbf
    $1981One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:45 AM9h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    8:05 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:15 AM9h30
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    5:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:35 PM8h25
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    10:00 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa CitylineLH1985
    8:10 PM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    9:15 PMMunich Airport
    $4131One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsLH5350
    6:30 PM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:35 PMMunich Airport
    $4501One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa CitylineLH1977
    1:05 PM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    2:10 PMMunich Airport
    $4791One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Cologne to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Cologne to Munich, 84,83% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Cologne to Munich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Munich

Travel to Munich 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 to Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Munich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Munich is a train with an average price of $24 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Munich:

A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Munich costing on average $31 (€25).

A train is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Munich costing on average $47 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 15m.

Bus takes on average 7h 30m.

The distance from Cologne to Munich is approximately 283 miles (456 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Munich is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Munich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Cityjet, Tuifly, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti to go to Munich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Wupsi to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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