How to get from
Cologne to Munich
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Compare prices to get from Cologne to Munich
€78|1h 5m
€7|4h 8m
€23|7h 30m
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€134
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€123
€135
€79
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Eurowings12h 20m
Cologne Bonn AirportMunich International Airport
€137One way
Book
1 stop
Lufthansa1h 5m
Cologne Bonn AirportMunich International Airport
€304One way
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Direct
Eurowings1h 5m
Cologne Bonn AirportMunich International Airport
€197One way
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Direct
ITA Airways8h
Cologne Bonn AirportMunich International Airport
€348One way
Book
1 stop
- Prices shown from Cologne to Munich are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Cologne to Munich
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Munich costs only €25 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 2h 40m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
€105
Average duration
2h 40m
Departure Time
07:00 - 20:05
Direct options
Trains
Cheapest
Average price
€25
Average duration
4h 58m
Departure Time
17:39 - 00:29
Direct options
Buses
Average price
€28
Average duration
8h 41m
Departure Time
08:00 - 08:15
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Cologne to Munich?
What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Cologne to Munich?
For a one-way flight from Cologne to Munich, fares are lowest in January (€80) and highest in March (€162).
€162
€121
€80
€39
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Cologne to Munich?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Cologne to Munich is Tuesday, with an average price of €18.
€50
€34
€18
€2
What is the cheapest day to travel from Cologne to Munich by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Cologne to Munich is Monday, with an average price of €28.
€28
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From Cologne to Munich: Travel Information
Find stations and airports near Cologne and Munich
Popular airports near Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Nearby
Popular airports near Munich
Augsburg Airport (AGB)
Munich International Airport (MUC)
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Cologne
Heumarkt, Köln
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz)
Koln Dom/Hbf (tief)
Köln Hbf
Neumarkt, Köln
Popular train stations near Munich
München Hbf (tief)
München Hbf
München Hbf Gl.27-36
München Hbf Gl.5-10
Hauptbahnhof Nord, München
Popular bus stations near Cologne
Cologne Central Bus Station
Cologne Johannisstrasse
Cologne Ottopl.
Hansaring
Cologne Gummersbacher
Popular bus stations near Munich
Odeonsplatz, München
Max-Weber-Platz, München
Munich Central Station (Station Hall)
Hauptbahnhof Nord, München
Hauptbahnhof Nord, München
FAQ – How to Get from Cologne to Munich
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What’s the distance between Cologne and Munich?
It’s about 435km (270 mi) from Cologne to Munich. -
How do I get from Cologne to Munich?
You can travel from Cologne to Munich in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What’s the fastest way to get from Cologne to Munich?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Munich is by Flights, with an average journey time of 2 hours 40 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 4h 58m.Buses takes on average 8h 41m. -
What’s the cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Munich?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Munich is by Trains, with an average price of €25. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Buses costs around €28 on avergae.Flights costs around €105 on average. -
What are the main departure and arrival points between Cologne and Munich?
When traveling from Cologne to Munich, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrives at Augsburg Airport , Trains typically departs from Heumarkt, Köln and arrives at München Hbf (tief) , Buses typically departs from Cologne Central Bus Station and arrives at Odeonsplatz, München . -
When should you book tickets from Cologne to Munich to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Cologne to Munich are usually cheapest (January), with an average price of €80 Flights from Cologne to Munich are usually cheapest (Tuesday), with an average price of €18 Flights from Cologne to Munich are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €28 . -
Are Cologne and Munich in the same time zone?
The time difference between Cologne and Munich is 0m.