Munich to Cologne

Munich to Cologne

Munich
Cologne
Thu, Aug 1
One Way
NaN Passengers

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Munich to Cologne Schedule

Munich to Cologne Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
CD 1st Class Seat 00:01 - 06:03€ 471.68
CD Unreserved 1st Class Seat 03:22 - 08:04€ 467.90
CD 1st Class Seat 05:48 - 10:15€ 471.68
CD 1st Class Seat 07:43 - 12:15€ 471.68
CD 2nd Class Seat 09:27 - 14:04€ 232.86
Croatia Airlines Economy 11:50 - 22:55€ 346.80
SunExpress Economy 13:10 - 01:30€ 204
CD 2nd Class Seat 15:28 - 20:04€ 232.86
FlixBus Economy 16:15 - 02:55€ 76.48
SunExpress Economy 18:50 - 23:30€ 114.75
Eurowings Economy #EW8521:30 - 22:40€ 86.70

Transportation from Munich to Cologne

Facts about the transport from Munich to Cologne

Cheapest Transport$83
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure12:01 AM
Latest Departure8:40 PM
Departures per day60
Distance563 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCD, Daytrip, Eurowings, FlixBus, Freebird Airlines, SunExpress

How to get from Munich to Cologne

Travelling between Munich and Cologne is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,256.25 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 212.51.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 29 hours to travel between Munich and Cologne depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Munich and Cologne. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 4h 40m to reach Cologne.

How much does it cost to get from Munich to Cologne?

Travelling between Munich and Cologne can be as cheap as USD 212.51 if you opt for a CD train and as expensive as USD 1,256.25 if you buy a Daytrip taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Munich and Cologne ?

  • 44 from Munich to Cologne starting from 00:01 Munich Central until 08:43 Munich Central
  • 16 from Munich to Cologne starting from 00:00 Munich Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Munich Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Munich to Cologne.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Munich to Cologne, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 124.96.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Munich and Cologne

Eurowings, Freebird Airlines, SunExpress

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Munich and Cologne

Daytrip

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Munich to Cologne?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% chosen Bus