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How to Travel from

München to Cologne

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Passau central train station to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Passau to Köln
Ave. Duration:
9h 12m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$13.92–$18.99

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Munich International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$379.73
Plane from Munich International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$569.60
Plane from Munich International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$455.68
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$544.28
Plane from Munich International Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$392.39

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Munich International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$303.79
Plane from Munich International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$405.05
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$303.79
Plane from Munich International Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$392.39

Lufthansa City

Website:
lufthansa-city.com/de/home.html
Plane from Munich International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$354.42
Plane from Munich International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$29.11–$303.79

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Munich International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$607.57

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$59.49

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Passau Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$101.26
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$53.16
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$32.91
Train from Passau Hbf to Wels
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.18–$37.97

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$44.30

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$35.44

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Passau Hbf to Wels
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32
Train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Passau Hbf to Freising
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Train from Holzwickede to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
6 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$113.92–$139.24

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Passau Hbf to Wels
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38
Train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$37.97

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from München to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from München to Cologne is to bus which costs $11.96 - $16.30 and takes 10h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from München to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from München to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between München and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from München to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ramling and arriving at Köln via Passau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

How far is it from München to Cologne?

The distance between München and Cologne is 644 km. The road distance is 618.4 km.

How do I travel from München to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from München to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $97.83 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from München to Cologne?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from München to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the München to Cologne bus from?

München to Cologne bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Passau station.

Train or bus from München to Cologne?

The best way to get from München to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $97.83 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11.96 - $16.30 and takes 10h 48m.

Where does the München to Cologne bus arrive?

München to Cologne bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Köln station.

Can I drive from München to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between München to Cologne is 618 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from München to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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