The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Munich
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 54 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
456 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Munich will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 16 buses that leave Cologne for Munich on Mon, Feb 23, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 23 the direct buses cover the 456 km distance in an average of 5 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Mon, Feb 23 the slowest buses will take 6 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Travel Information
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 €25. 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 €25, and a flight costs an average of €38.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€40 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price | €198 Average price |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Cologne to Munich Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Live departures
Cologne to Munich bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Munich buses for today, Sunday, February 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 7h30 | 4:30 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 9h10 | 6:30 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
50449 · 30488 | 10:00 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 23h05 | 9:05 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 8h45 | 7:15 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| Monday, February 23 | ||||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 10h30 | 11:50 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 10h20 | 12:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | ||
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 9h30 | 4:45 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 7h55 | 5:35 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 7h40 | 6:00 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 8h25 | 9:00 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 8h20 | 10:55 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Munich
Buses from Cologne to Munich run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€25) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 283 miles (456 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 283 miles (456 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€25) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Wupsi from Cologne to MunichYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Munich with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Wupsi for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Munich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Munich by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Munich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Marienplatz, the central square in Munich known for its historic buildings and the Glockenspiel show
- Nymphenburg Palace, a stunning baroque palace with expansive gardens and opulent interiors
- English Garden, one of the largest urban parks in the world, offering scenic walking paths and a famous beer garden
- Deutsches Museum, the world's largest museum dedicated to science and technology with interactive exhibits
- Viktualienmarkt, a vibrant daily food market offering a variety of local and international delicacies.
- Hofbräuhaus, a famous beer hall offering traditional Bavarian food and live music
- BMW Welt, an exhibition center showcasing the latest BMW models and offering interactive experiences
- Allianz Arena, a modern stadium known for its unique architecture and home to FC Bayern Munich
- Munich Residenz, the former royal palace of the Bavarian monarchs with lavish rooms and a treasury
- Olympiapark, a large park with sports facilities, a lake, and the iconic Olympic Tower offering panoramic views of the city.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Munich
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Köln Hbf (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250, 260 Metro: U5, U16, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12, S13
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria München ZOB (in the station)
- Bavarian Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 100 Metro: U1, U2 Train: S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8
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