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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$66
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$108
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 44 m
Trains on Sep 20
25
Distance
442 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 25 trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 442 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 46 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.
S19 · IC 2040 · ICE 5158:23 AM6h06Cologne/Bonn Flughafen2:29 PMMunich Hbf$661One-way2 transfers- S19 · 10907+
15107+ICE 5958:26 AM6h48Cologne/Bonn Flughafen3:14 PMMunich Hbf$761One-way3 transfers - S19 · ICE 6219:26 AM4h46Cologne/Bonn Flughafen2:12 PMMunich Hbf$761One-way1 transfer
- S19 · ICE 9158:53 AM4h47Cologne/Bonn Flughafen1:40 PMMunich Hbf$781One-way1 transfer
- S19 · ICE 62310:23 AM4h49Cologne/Bonn Flughafen3:12 PMMunich Hbf$781One-way1 transfer
- ICE 5235:32 AM4h40Cologne/Bonn Flughafen10:12 AMMunich Hbf$1661One-way0 transfers
- S19 · ICE 121 · ICE 9158:56 AM4h44Cologne/Bonn Flughafen1:40 PMMunich Hbf$891One-way2 transfers
- S19 · ICE 22510:56 AM4h44Cologne/Bonn Flughafen3:40 PMMunich Hbf$1141One-way1 transfer
- S19 · ICE 123 · ICE 91912:56 PM4h44Cologne/Bonn Flughafen5:40 PMMunich Hbf$1011One-way2 transfers
- S19 · ICE 6219:26 AM4h46Cologne/Bonn Flughafen2:12 PMMunich Hbf$761One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $370.
Distance: 274 miles (442 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $370 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf costing on average $117 (€96).
A bus is $328 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf costing on average $370 (€303).
Other travel options to Munich Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
You'll arrive about 1h 3m sooner (4h 58m by train vs 6h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $117 (€96) compared to roughly $99 (€81) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S19 · ICE 23 · ICE 117+24507 | 5:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h47 | 12:10 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 523 | On time 5:32 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h40 | 10:12 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S19 · ICE 525 | On time 6:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h49 | 11:12 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · IC 2348 · ICE 513 | On time 6:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h06 | 12:29 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · 10953 · ICE 593+15153 | 6:26 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h49 | 1:15 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 25 · ICE 915 | On time 7:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h17 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 527 | On time 7:26 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h46 | 12:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · IC 2040 · ICE 515 | On time 8:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h06 | 2:29 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 529 | On time 8:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h49 | 1:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · 10907 · ICE 595+15107 | 8:26 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h48 | 3:14 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 915 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h47 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · ICE 121 · ICE 915 | On time 8:56 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 27 · ICE 225 | Delayed 9:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h17 | 1:43 PM 1:43 PMMunich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 621 | On time 9:26 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h46 | 2:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · ICE 2013 · ICE 517 | On time 10:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h06 | 4:29 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 623 | On time 10:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h49 | 3:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · 10911 · ICE 597+15109 | 10:26 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h50 | 5:16 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 225 | Delayed 10:56 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 1:43 PM 1:43 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · ICE 29 · ICE 919 | On time 11:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h17 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 625 | On time 11:26 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h47 | 4:13 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · IC 2044 · ICE 519 | On time 12:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h06 | 6:29 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 627 | On time 12:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h50 | 5:13 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · 10915 · ICE 599+15111 | 12:26 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 6h46 | 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 919 | On time 12:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h47 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 | On time 12:56 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 4h44 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf
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Trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:23, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 274 miles (442 km) distance in 4h 4m.
Distance 274 miles (442 km) |
Average train duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 6:23 AM |
Last train 9:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Munich Hbf from $22 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Munich Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf
Most Cologne/Bonn Flughafen to Munich Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to München Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Munich Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Getting to München Hbf from Munich city centre
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf train station facilities and services
München Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
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