Next available departures

Next departures for Munich to Cologne on October 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:28pm	Munich Hbf	4h 42m	12:10am	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:20am	Munich Hbf	5h 59m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:44pm	Munich Hbf	5h 14m	11:58pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:20am	Munich Hbf	5h 59m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:44pm	Munich Hbf	5h 14m	11:58pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Cologne on October 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:19pm	Munich Hbf	4h 11m	10:30pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:20am	Munich Hbf	5h 59m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:44pm	Munich Hbf	5h 14m	11:58pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:20am	Munich Hbf	5h 59m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:44pm	Munich Hbf	5h 14m	11:58pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Cologne on October 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:28pm	Munich Hbf	4h 42m	12:10am	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:20pm	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	4:29pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:44am	Munich Hbf	4h 30m	11:14am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		7:28am	Munich Hbf	5h 51m	1:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:44pm	Munich Hbf	5h 14m	11:58pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:44am	Munich Hbf	4h 30m	11:14am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		7:28am	Munich Hbf	5h 51m	1:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:44pm	Munich Hbf	5h 14m	11:58pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Cologne on October 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:28pm	Munich Hbf	6h 13m	1:41am	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:20am	Munich Hbf	5h 59m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:20am	Munich Hbf	5h 59m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:20am	Munich Hbf	5h 59m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Cologne on October 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:28pm	Munich Hbf	6h 37m	2:05am	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:20am	Munich Hbf	5h 59m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:20am	Munich Hbf	5h 59m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:20am	Munich Hbf	5h 59m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Cologne on October 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:45pm	Munich Hbf	5h 57m	12:42am	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:20am	Munich Hbf	5h 59m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + MittelrheinBahn + National Express + DB Regio NRW		7:45pm	Munich Hbf	8h	3:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + MittelrheinBahn + National Express		7:45pm	Munich Hbf	7h 39m	3:24am	Hbf	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:20am	Munich Hbf	5h 59m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Cologne on October 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:28pm	Munich Hbf	4h 42m	12:10am	Hbf	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:20am	Munich Hbf	5h 59m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:19pm	Munich Hbf	4h 35m	10:54pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:20am	Munich Hbf	4h 9m	10:29am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:20am	Munich Hbf	5h 59m	12:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express		6:19pm	Munich Hbf	4h 35m	10:54pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Munich to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 46 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 386, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40train per day

4h 46mAverage Duration

455 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceZAR 519 - ZAR 4,397	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceZAR 386 - ZAR 4,528	Average Duration4h 46m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Munich and Cologne?

Munich

A
ZOB Hackerbrücke
ZOB Hackerbrücke, Arnulfstraße 21, 80335 München, Germany
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B
Munich Airport
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C
München Hauptbahnhof
Munich Central Station, Bayerstraße 10A, 80335 München, Germany
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D
München-Moosach
Moosach, 80992 München, Germany
E
München Donnersbergerbrücke
Donnersbergerbrücke, 80339 München, Germany

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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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

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

4.0/513 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi2.9

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Slovak Rail, Swiss Federal Railways

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 at ZAR 386. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 1,376. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Munich to Cologne?
The average train trip from Munich to Cologne takes 4h 46m and covers 455 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 9m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Munich to Cologne route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 40 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Munich to Cologne?
The earliest train from Munich to Cologne departs at 6:13am. The latest train departs at 10:46pm.
What is the best train operator from Munich to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Munich to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Munich to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 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.

Best price found

10-06

ZAR 1,493

10-07

ZAR 1,293

Today

No data

10-09

ZAR 1,565

10-10

ZAR 1,272

10-11

ZAR 1,565

10-12

ZAR 784

10-13

ZAR 882

The cheapest trip from Munich to Cologne was searched and found on Oct 12, 2026 with a price of ZAR 784

To 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 ZAR 784 to ZAR 4,832 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 ZAR 784 which is on 2026-10-12.