Trains tickets from Munich to Cologne

TodayAug 6
from $83
TomorrowAug 7
from $118
FriAug 8
from $88
SatAug 9
from $71
SunAug 10
from $83
MonAug 11
from $48
TueAug 12
from $48
WedAug 13
from $36

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Munich
    Departure location: Munich Hbf
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Munich
    Departure location: Munich Hbf
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Munich
    Departure location: Munich Hbf
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Munich
    Departure location: Munich Hbf
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity + S-Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Munich
    Departure location: Munich Hbf
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Munich to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$23 - $182Average Duration9h 40m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$23 - $256Average Duration4h 54m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$22 - $68Average Duration5h 50m
19kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Munich to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day
5h 50mAverage Duration
$22Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Munich to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$61
Average train trip duration4h 54m
Number of daily trains50
Earliest train departure6:25am
Distance283 miles (455 km)
Latest train departure11:32pm

Munich to Cologne Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/04
$205
08/05
$57
Today
$79
08/07
$112
08/08
$84
08/09
$67
08/10
$79
08/11
$46
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Munich to Cologne was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of $46

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 $46 to $258 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 $46 which is on 2025-08-11.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Munich and Cologne is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cologne.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Munich and Cologne, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Munich to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Cologne to Munich

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