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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Munich Hbf
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€86
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
454 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 Messe/Deutz to Munich Hbf will cost around €86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 50 trains that leave Cologne Messe/Deutz for Munich Hbf on Wed, Aug 05, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 454 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 11 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 7296:45 PM4h30Cologne Messe/Deutz11:15 PMMunich Hbf€201One-way0 transfers- ICE 10157:30 PM4h11Cologne Messe/Deutz11:41 PMMunich Hbf€211One-way0 transfers
- ICE 7296:45 PM4h59Cologne Messe/Deutz11:44 PMMunich Hbf€241One-way0 transfers
- 10842 · ICE 61911:50 PM6h27Cologne Messe/Deutz6:17 AMMunich Hbf€281One-way1 transfer
- ICE 7275:45 PM4h31Cologne Messe/Deutz10:16 PMMunich Hbf€281One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10135:32 PM4h08Cologne Messe/Deutz9:40 PMMunich Hbf€1001One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9159:31 AM4h09Cologne Messe/Deutz1:40 PMMunich Hbf€1101One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9137:30 AM4h10Cologne Messe/Deutz11:40 AMMunich Hbf€821One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9191:30 PM4h10Cologne Messe/Deutz5:40 PMMunich Hbf€1101One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10157:30 PM4h11Cologne Messe/Deutz11:41 PMMunich Hbf€211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Munich Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €40.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€81 Average price | €173 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m 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 Messe/Deutz to Munich Hbf:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Munich Hbf costing on average €81.
A bus is €139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Munich Hbf costing on average €173.
Other travel options to Munich Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 30m.
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
The journey is about 1h 39m faster (4h 30m by train vs 6h 9m by car) and roughly €1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€81 vs €82). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cologne Messe/Deutz to Munich Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Munich Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6 · IC 2508 · ICE 613 | 4:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h48 | 10:29 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 725 | 4:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h31 | 9:16 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 725 · ICE 201 · ICE 2591 | Delayed 4:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h30 | 7:39 PM 7:39 PMMunich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S11 · ICE 2905 · ICE 1013 | On time 5:11 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h29 | 9:40 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1013 | On time 5:32 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h08 | 9:40 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 727 | 5:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h31 | 10:16 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 727 | 5:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h26 | 11:11 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 727 · ICE 613 | 5:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h44 | 10:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S6 · IC 2540 · ICE 615 | 6:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h48 | 12:29 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 729 | 6:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h30 | 11:15 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 729 · ICE 203 · ICE 2593 | Delayed 6:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h30 | 9:26 PM 9:26 PMMunich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1015 | On time 7:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h11 | 11:41 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 821 | Delayed 7:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 11:18 PM 11:18 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 821 · ICE 615 | On time 7:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h44 | 12:29 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 821 | On time 7:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h33 | 1:18 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10842 · ICE 619 | 11:50 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 6h27 | 6:17 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10842 · IC 60403 · ICE 699 | 11:50 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 7h37 | 7:27 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
| 52857 · ICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 | On time 1:50 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h42 | 10:32 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| 10005 · ICE 521 | On time 4:15 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h58 | 9:13 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S11 · ICE 911 | On time 5:11 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h29 | 9:40 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S12 · ICE 523 | On time 5:13 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h59 | 10:12 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · ICE 511 | On time 5:37 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h55 | 10:32 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10401 · ICE 23 · ICE 711 · ICE 591 | On time 5:40 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h35 | 11:15 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| S6 · IC 2348 · ICE 513 | On time 6:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h48 | 12:29 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 525 | On time 6:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h27 | 11:12 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 913 | On time 7:30 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h10 | 11:40 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · ICE 25 · ICE 915 | On time 7:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h59 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 527 | On time 7:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h27 | 12:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · IC 2040 · ICE 515 | On time 8:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h48 | 2:29 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 529 | On time 8:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h27 | 1:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 915 | On time 9:31 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h09 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · ICE 27 · ICE 225 | On time 9:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h59 | 3:40 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 621 | On time 9:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h27 | 2:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · ICE 2013 · ICE 517 | On time 10:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h48 | 4:29 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 623 | On time 10:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h27 | 3:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S12 · ICE 225 | On time 11:07 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h33 | 3:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S6 · ICE 29 · ICE 919 | On time 11:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h59 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 625 | On time 11:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h28 | 4:13 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · IC 2544 · ICE 519 | On time 12:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h48 | 6:29 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 627 | On time 12:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h28 | 5:13 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 919 | On time 1:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h10 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10425 · ICE 229 · ICE 1011 | On time 1:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 6h00 | 7:41 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 629 | On time 1:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h27 | 6:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · IC 2546 · ICE 611 | 2:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 5h51 | 8:32 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 721 | On time 2:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h27 | 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1011 | On time 3:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h11 | 7:41 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 723 | On time 3:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h28 | 8:13 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Munich Hbf
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Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Munich Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 282 miles (454 km) distance in 4h 11m.
Distance 282 miles (454 km) |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 1:10 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Munich Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne Messe/Deutz and Munich Hbf from €22. 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Munich Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Messe/Deutz 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.
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Popular train stations from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Munich Hbf
Most Cologne Messe/Deutz to Munich Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to München Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Messe/Deutz and Munich Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz 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: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
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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