- Must visit
Deutsches Museum
One of the world's largest science and technology museums, with hands-on exhibits spanning aviation, physics, mining, and more.
Cheapest price on Oct 08
$59
Average ticket price on Oct 08
$118
Fastest journey on Oct 08
4 h 18 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
4 h 18 m
Trains on Oct 08
42
Distance
456 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf 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 Hbf to Munich will cost around $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
On Thu, Oct 08, we found 42 trains from Cologne Hbf to Munich, including 7 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 08 the direct trains cover the 456 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 18 m .
On Thu, Oct 08 the slowest trains will take 4 h 19 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.
ICE 929 · ICE 1015
28508 · ICE 529
17430 · ICE 1015
28530 · ICE 821
IC 2440 · ICE 615
10909 · ICE 915
ICE 109 · ICE 599
10925 · ICE 1013
17418 · ICE 919
17406 · ICE 913Trains from Cologne Hbf to Munich run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:48, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 283 miles (456 km) distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 283 miles (456 km) |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 3:48 AM |
Last train 9:57 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Munich trains for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 619 | Delayed 10:11 PM 12:11 AMCologne Hbf | 6h07 | 4:18 AM 4:18 AMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 | Delayed 1:49 AM 3:49 AMCologne Hbf | 6h59 | 10:48 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, October 8 | |||||
IC 2348 · ICE 513 | On time 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h36 | 12:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
17406 · ICE 913 | On time 7:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h19 | 11:40 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1713 · ICE 527 | On time 7:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h39 | 12:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h35 | 12:29 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
28508 · ICE 529 | On time 8:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h41 | 1:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2040 · ICE 515 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h36 | 2:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 · ICE 593 | On time 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h21 | 1:15 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10909 · ICE 915 | On time 9:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h18 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28510 · ICE 621 | On time 9:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h41 | 2:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h35 | 2:29 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
28512 · ICE 623 | On time 10:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h41 | 3:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2013 · ICE 517 | On time 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h36 | 4:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 · ICE 595 | On time 10:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h20 | 3:14 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28514 · ICE 625 | On time 11:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h42 | 4:13 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 29 · ICE 919 | On time 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h47 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 517 | On time 11:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h35 | 4:29 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Leading modern art museum featuring Picasso, Kandinsky, and major 20th-century movements in a spacious, well-curated setting.
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White veal and pork sausages traditionally eaten before noon with sweet mustard and pretzels; a classic Munich beer hall specialty.
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Refined modern German fine dining with a Michelin-starred reputation, elegant service, and seasonal tasting menus.
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Munich is pricey by German standards. Hotels, dining, and central-area drinks cost more than in many German cities, though public transit is efficient and reasonably priced.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Munich 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cologne Hbf to Munich trains use the Köln Hbf to München Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at München Ost. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Munich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln 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 options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
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 storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
München Ost is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Ost 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 options include: Haidhauser Augustiner, Burger King, Tassilogarten, Mitani
Wi-Fi is available at München Ost. ATMs are available at München Ost.
Ticket office support is available at München Ost. Information desks are available at München Ost.
Luggage storage is available at München Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Ost.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Munich City, MOMA1890, Mk Hotel, Hotel Pension Christl.
München-Pasing is 8 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München-Pasing 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 options include: Burger King, McDonald's, Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans, Orexi Taverna
Wi-Fi is available at München-Pasing. ATMs are available at München-Pasing.
Ticket office support is available at München-Pasing. Information desks are available at München-Pasing.
Luggage storage is available at München-Pasing. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München-Pasing: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München-Pasing: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München-Pasing.
Nearby hotels include Guenstigwohnen24.de, Jagdschloss Residenz, Hotel Miano.
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