The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€96
Fastest journey
4 h 19 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
456 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Cologne Hbf will cost around €96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 41 trains that leave Munich for Cologne Hbf on Wed, Nov 05, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 456 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 19 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 698 · IC 60402
ICE 618
ICE 510
ICE 522 · ICE 920
ICE 616
ICE 592 · ICE 102
ICE 690 · ICE 200
ICE 594 · ICE 104
ICE 596 · ICE 106
ICE 590 · ICE 100Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €90.
Distance: 456 km
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5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Munich to Cologne Hbf train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 616 | 2:31 AM Munich Hbf | 4h39 | 7:10 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 888 · ICE 1022 | On time 3:12 AM Munich Hbf | 5h54 | 9:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 888 · ICE 1022 · ICE 206 | On time 3:12 AM Munich Hbf | 4h53 | 8:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 822 · RB 10260 | On time 3:47 AM Munich Hbf | 4h38 | 8:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1586 · ICE 928 | On time 7:00 AM Munich Hbf | 6h06 | 1:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1010 · S 19 | On time 7:27 AM Munich Hbf | 4h32 | 11:59 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 690 · ICE 200 | On time 7:46 AM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 724 · S 6 | On time 7:47 AM Munich Hbf | 4h36 | 12:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 568 · ICE 578 · ICE 314 | On time 8:02 AM Munich Hbf | 4h31 | 12:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 596 · ICE 106 | On time 11:46 AM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 4:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 626 · ICE 816 | On time 11:47 AM Munich Hbf | 4h56 | 4:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 626 · S 6 | On time 11:47 AM Munich Hbf | 4h36 | 4:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 564 · ICE 1094 · ICE 12 | On time 12:02 PM Munich Hbf | 4h31 | 4:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 516 | On time 12:27 PM Munich Hbf | 4h38 | 5:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 516 · EC 6 | On time 12:27 PM Munich Hbf | 5h39 | 6:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 624 · S 6 | On time 12:50 PM Munich Hbf | 4h33 | 5:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 914 · S 19 | On time 1:27 PM Munich Hbf | 4h32 | 5:59 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 594 · ICE 1512 · ICE 26 | On time 1:46 PM Munich Hbf | 5h20 | 7:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 594 · ICE 104 | On time 1:46 PM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 6:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 622 · ICE 812 | On time 1:47 PM Munich Hbf | 5h08 | 6:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 622 · RB 10280 | On time 1:47 PM Munich Hbf | 4h39 | 6:26 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 562 · ICE 572 · ICE 10 | On time 2:02 PM Munich Hbf | 4h31 | 6:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 562 · RE 4496 · RE 29544 · RE 28534 | On time 2:02 PM Munich Hbf | 6h26 | 8:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 514 | On time 2:27 PM Munich Hbf | 4h38 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 620 · RB 10573 | On time 2:50 PM Munich Hbf | 4h46 | 7:36 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1222 | Delayed 3:18 PM Munich Hbf | 5h48 | 9:09 PM 9:09 PMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 912 · S 19 | On time 3:28 PM Munich Hbf | 4h31 | 7:59 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 592 · ICE 102 | On time 3:46 PM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 528 · S 6 | On time 3:48 PM Munich Hbf | 4h35 | 8:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 266 · ICE 570 · ICE 810 | 3:58 PM Munich Hbf | 5h04 | 9:02 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 512 · IC 2347 | On time 4:27 PM Munich Hbf | 5h44 | 10:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 512 | 4:27 PM Munich Hbf | 4h39 | 9:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 526 · S 6 | On time 4:51 PM Munich Hbf | 4h32 | 9:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 910 · RB 17377 | On time 5:27 PM Munich Hbf | 4h38 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 590 · ICE 100 | On time 5:46 PM Munich Hbf | 4h20 | 10:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 524 · RE 63896 | On time 5:47 PM Munich Hbf | 5h06 | 10:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 510 | On time 6:27 PM Munich Hbf | 4h39 | 11:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 522 · ICE 920 | 6:47 PM Munich Hbf | 6h18 | 1:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 522 | 6:47 PM Munich Hbf | 4h42 | 11:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 698 · IC 60402 | On time 8:51 PM Munich Hbf | 8h06 | 4:57 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Cologne Hbf
Distance 456 km |
Average train duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 21:32 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV from Munich to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV trains will get you between Munich and Cologne Hbf from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
TGV
FAQs: Trains from Munich to Cologne Hbf

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Munich to Cologne Hbf
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Peaches
- Subway
- Café Arnulfpark
- Hahn
- Citadines Arnulfpark
- Ibis München City Arnulfpark
- Novotel München City Arnulfpark
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Lenz
- Das Bad
- Subway
- Theresienhöhe
- Hotel Schweiz
- Hotel Uhland
- Germania
- Mykonos
- ÖEins
- Mehfil
- Wirtshaus Valley’s
- Carmen
- K+k Hotel
- Hotel Ambassador
- Rivoli Ambience
- Ratskeller
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Zum Brünnstein
- Satyam
- Tout oder Sie
- Ristorante il Padrino
- Holiday Inn Munich - Leuchtenbergring
- Holiday Inn München City Ost
- Holiday Inn Express München City Ost
- Hyperion
- Ratskeller
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Burger King
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Hotel Domus
- Hotel Mercure München Altstadt
- Hotel Herzog Wilhelm Tannenbaum Nebengebäude
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Tassilogarten
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Mitani
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Asam-Schlössl
- L’Incontro Ristorante Pizzeria
- Santorini
- Cooking Yu Restaurant
- GS Hotel
- Life Style
- La Capannina
- Tre Scalini
- Antica Tropea
- Croatia Grill
- Augustiner Schützengarten
- Mykonos
- Kyprios
- Myra
- Hotel Ambassador
- Hotel Amenity München
- GS Hotel
- Hotel CREO MUNICH City
- Monday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Tuesday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Thursday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Friday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Saturday: 07:30 - 14:15
- Sunday: 08:00 - 13:45
- Bella Italia
- Hot Wok
- Dillinger Chicago Bar'n Grill
- Osteria Il Gambero
- Moosbichl
- Leonardo Hotel
- Harry's home Hotel
- BonApartHotel
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans
- Orexi Taverna
- Guenstigwohnen24.de
- Jagdschloss Residenz
- Hotel Miano
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
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