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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Munich to Cologne Hbf

Composite routes from Munich to Cologne Hbf

Cheapest
5 h 16 min
Car
554 km.
from $30
Fastest
1 h 13 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
Arjani Travel
Website
Trans Turist
Website
FlixBus
Website
8h 15m
Every 4 hours
$54.43–$75.95
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
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Arjani Travel
Website
8h 30m
Twice a week
+355 68 20 63 724
+355 68 20 63 724
[email protected]
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Trans Turist
Website
10h 5m
Once daily
$48.10–$62.02
387 35 320-325
387 35 320-325
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Lufthansa City
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
Lufthansa
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$32.91–$379.73
Eurowings
Website
1h 10m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$88.60–$303.79
Lufthansa City
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$32.91–$354.42
Condor Flugdienst
Website
55 min
Every day
$151.89–$607.57
Train operators
Found: 8
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Nightjet
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Urlaubs-Express
Website
NS
Website
4h 34m
Once daily
$69.62–$177.21
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
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Eurostar
Website
38 min
6 times a week
$31.64–$69.62
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
4h 33m
Every 2 hours
$107.59–$126.58
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Nightjet
Website
7h 43m
3 times a week
$63.29–$202.52
+43 51717
+43 51717
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
50 min
Every 15 minutes
$12.66–$18.99
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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National Express
Website
40 min
Every 30 minutes
$12.66–$18.99
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
48 min
Once daily
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
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Urlaubs-Express
Website
7h 47m
3 times a week
$120.25–$151.89
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
6h
Hourly
$27.85–$44.30
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Cologne Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Cologne Hbf is to rideshare which costs $23.91 - $38.04 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Munich to Cologne Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Munich to Cologne Hbf is to train and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $81.52 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Cologne Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from München, ZOB and arriving at Cologne. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Cologne Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from München Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Munich to Cologne Hbf?

The distance between Munich and Cologne Hbf is 582 km. The road distance is 574.1 km.

How do I travel from Munich to Cologne Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Munich to Cologne Hbf without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $59.78 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Munich to Cologne Hbf?

The train from München Hbf to Köln Hbf takes 4h 33m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Munich to Cologne Hbf bus from?

Munich to Cologne Hbf bus services, operated by Trans Turist, depart from München, ZOB station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Cologne Hbf train from?

Munich to Cologne Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to Cologne Hbf?

The best way to get from Munich to Cologne Hbf is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $59.78 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs $52.17 - $92.39 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Munich to Cologne Hbf bus arrive?

Munich to Cologne Hbf bus services, operated by Trans Turist, arrive at Cologne station.

Where does the Munich to Cologne Hbf train arrive?

Munich to Cologne Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Munich to Cologne Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Cologne Hbf is 574 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Munich to Cologne Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Munich to Cologne Hbf?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Munich to Cologne Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Cologne Hbf?

There are 1538+ hotels available in Cologne Hbf. Prices start at $45.33 per night.

Can I share a ride from Munich to Cologne Hbf?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Munich and Cologne Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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