Munich to Cologne train
Cheap train tickets from Munich to Cologne
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest train times from Munich to Cologne
Fastest Journey
4 h 31 m
Average
5 h 9 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
456 km
Of the 53 trains that leave Munich for Cologne every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Munich to Cologne
 | Distance | 282 miles (455 km) |
 | Average train duration | 5 h 32 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $53 (€51) |
 | Train frequency | 16 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 14 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn with connection, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Munich to Cologne cover the 282 miles (455 km) long trip taking on average 5 h 32 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn with connection, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $53 (€51), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $24 (€23). Travelers depart most frequently from München Hbf and arrive in Köln Hbf.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet from Munich to Cologne trains
Travel between Munich and Cologne from $24 (€23) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Munich and Cologne. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Munich to Cologne train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 4 h 58 min
- Average Price: $24
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 14 a day
Looking for trains to Cologne from Munich? ÖBB Nightjet is one of the best companies to travel with on the 282 miles (455 km) journey from Munich to Cologne. As an official travel partner of ÖBB Nightjet, Omio quickly shows you the latest ÖBB Nightjet train schedules and timetables, tickets and offers (such as baggage allowance and amenities provided onboard), travel information, and prices so that you can check for ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Munich to Cologne routes, find the best amenities to make your trip smooth and easy, and buy the most affordable ÖBB Nightjet train tickets that fit your budget. If you use the Omio app to search for trains from Munich to Cologne, you can quickly see if the ÖBB Nightjet ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you’re ready, book your Munich - Cologne train now on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy your upcoming trip with ÖBB Nightjet!
Train from Munich to Cologne
Daily there are 9 direct connections from Munich to Cologne, which are served by Deutsche Bahn and Österreichische Bundesbahn. In addition, there are numerous train connections with one or two changes.
Which train companies travel from Munich to Cologne?
Deutsche Bahn and Österreichische Bundesbahn travel from the Bavarian metropolis to Cologne.
How long does the train journey from Munich to Cologne take?
With the ICE, the fastest connection without a change takes about 4 hours 18 minutes. Even with a change, the journey time is only a little longer. If there are also two or more connections, the journey time can be up to 6 hours 18 minutes. Over 9 hours a journey with the local traffic can last.
How often can you take the train from Munich to Cologne?
From Monday to Friday, the train runs from Munich to Cologne between 4 and 23 twice every 1 hours. Deutsche Bahn also offers regular train connections on weekends and public holidays.
Stations on the Munich - Cologne route?
At which station does the train start in Munich? All ICs in the direction of Cologne depart from the main station of the Bavarian metropolis. As it is very well connected to public transport, you can reach it by S-Bahn, U-Bahn, buses and tram.
At which station does the train arrive in Cologne? Arrival for direct connections is at Cologne/Deutz station. This is only one S-Bahn station away from the main station. You can reach Cologne/Bonn Airport by S-Bahn in 012 minutes
.Train tickets from Munich to Cologne: when to book to save $
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
- Buying your train ticket from Munich - Cologne 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 21% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
- If you book a ticket Munich - Cologne with 2 months in advance you save up to about 25% compared to the initial price.
- By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 33%.
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Travel Tips: Trains from Munich to Cologne
When taking the train to Cologne from Munich, you can choose to depart from train stations like München Hbf, München Hackerbrücke and München Marienplatz. Your route can end in train stations such as Köln Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz and Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from München Hbf and arrive in Köln Hbf.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, München Hbf, located approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km) from the city center of Munich. The most popular arrival train station in Cologne, called Köln Hbf, is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from its city center.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8
Tram lines: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Bus lines: 68, X98
Train lines: ICE, RJ, NJ, IC, EC, RE, RB
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