Next train departures

Next departures from Cologne to Munich on 1 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	18:53	Hbf	5h 36m	00:29	Munich Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:30	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 10m	11:40	Munich Hbf	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 48m	12:29	Munich Hbf	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 27m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:31	Hbf	4h 41m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 36m	13:17	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 48m	12:29	Munich Hbf	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 27m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Munich on 2 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	19:54	Hbf	4h 33m	00:27	Munich Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:30	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 10m	11:40	Munich Hbf	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 48m	12:29	Munich Hbf	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 27m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:31	Hbf	4h 41m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 36m	13:17	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 48m	12:29	Munich Hbf	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 27m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Munich on 3 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	18:53	Hbf	5h 36m	00:29	Munich Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:30	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 10m	11:40	Munich Hbf	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 48m	12:29	Munich Hbf	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 27m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	Train	07:21	Hbf	4h 19m	11:40	Munich Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 36m	13:17	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 48m	12:29	Munich Hbf	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 27m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Munich on 4 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	19:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 33m	00:18	Munich Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	13:30	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 10m	17:40	Munich Hbf	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 48m	12:29	Munich Hbf	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 27m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	Train	12:31	Hbf	4h 42m	17:13	Munich Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 36m	13:17	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 48m	12:29	Munich Hbf	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 27m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Munich on 5 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	18:53	Hbf	5h 36m	00:29	Munich Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:30	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 10m	11:40	Munich Hbf	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 48m	12:29	Munich Hbf	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 27m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:31	Hbf	4h 41m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 36m	13:17	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 48m	12:29	Munich Hbf	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 27m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Munich on 6 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	18:53	Hbf	5h 36m	00:29	Munich Hbf	Cheapest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	07:30	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 10m	11:40	Munich Hbf	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 48m	12:29	Munich Hbf	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 27m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:31	Hbf	4h 41m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn München	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 36m	13:17	Unterfoehring Train Station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 48m	12:29	Munich Hbf	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 27m	11:12	Munich Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Munich

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Munich. The journey takes about 9 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just RUB 2 412, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

9h 10mAverage duration

445 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceRUB 2 412 - RUB 13 095	Average duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceRUB 1 639 - RUB 26 574	Average duration5h 12m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

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

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

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4.0/512 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi2.9

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

WiFi2.5

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Slovak Rail, Deutsche Bahn ICE

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Munich by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Munich?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Munich start from RUB 1 639. The average price for this train route is around RUB 7 125. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Munich?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Munich is 5h 12m, covering a distance of 455 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 54m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Munich route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 75 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Munich?
The earliest train from Cologne to Munich departs at 06:05. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Munich?
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 Cologne to Munich?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Munich?
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 Cologne to Munich?
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

28/09

RUB 9 973

29/09

RUB 7 953

Today

RUB 9 938

01/10

RUB 8 532

02/10

RUB 8 947

03/10

RUB 5 465

04/10

RUB 7 953

05/10

RUB 5 364

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Munich was searched and found on 05 Oct 2026 with a price of RUB 5 364

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Munich as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from RUB 5 364 to RUB 25 353 for a train ticket from Cologne to Munich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at RUB 5 364, which is on 2026-10-05.