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Travel Information to Munich from Cologne

distanceDistance282 miles (455 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$25 - $110
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $25 (€23) • 8 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $110 (€99) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 282 miles (455 km) by train, bus or flight to Munich from Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Cologne to Munich.

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from Cologne to Munich

How to get from Cologne to Munich by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM8h10
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
06:30PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$561One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM8h10
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
06:30PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$561One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
LufthansaLH1993
06:05AM1h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:10AMMunich Airport
$2111One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche BahnICE 623
10:33AM4h39
Cologne Messe/Deutz
03:12PMMunich Hbf
$1971One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 529
08:44AM4h21
Cologne Messe/Deutz
01:05PMMunich Hbf
$2111One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 621
09:44AM4h22
Cologne Messe/Deutz
02:06PMMunich Hbf
$2111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:40AM9h20
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
08:00PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$591One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:10AM9h25
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
05:35PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$621One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:40PM8h25
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
10:05PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$581One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW84
06:55PM1h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:00PMMunich Airport
$2251One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH1985
08:05PM1h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
09:10PMMunich Airport
$3471One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings LH5350
06:55PM1h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:00PMMunich Airport
$4531One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Cologne to Munich

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Cologne to Munich, 84,83% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Cologne to Munich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Find the best journey to Munich from Cologne with BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurowings and Lufthansa. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most popular route has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

      Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next journey

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