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From Munich to Cologne

Compare prices to get from Munich to Cologne

Compare transport options from Munich to Cologne over the next 7 days. Flights start at AU$136. Trains start at AU$9. Buses start at AU$43.
Flights
AU$136|1h 5m
Trains
AU$9|4h 9m
Buses
AU$43|7h 20m
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AU$136
Lufthansa
Cheapest
11h 45m
Munich International AirportCologne Bonn Airport
AU$180One way
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1 stop
Eurowings
Fastest
1h 10m
Munich International AirportCologne Bonn Airport
AU$448One way
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Direct
Lufthansa
21h 45m
Munich International AirportCologne Bonn Airport
AU$531One way
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1 stop
Lufthansa
Fastest
1h 10m
Munich International AirportCologne Bonn Airport
AU$533One way
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Direct
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  • Prices shown from Munich to Cologne are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.

Compare transport options from Munich to Cologne

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Cologne costs only AU$27 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 1h 10m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Flight
Flights Fastest
Average price AU$222
Average duration 1h 10m
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Train
Trains Cheapest
Average price AU$27
Average duration 4h 54m
Departure time 05:15 - 23:06
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Bus
Buses
Average price AU$46
Average duration 9h 52m
Departure time 04:45 - 17:50
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· 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 Munich to Cologne?

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Munich to Cologne?

Average price of one-way tickets from Munich to Cologne booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Munich to Cologne, fares are lowest in July (AU$223) and highest in September (AU$346).

AU$346
AU$285
AU$223
AU$162
    Cheapest
  • AU$248
    Nov
  • AU$263
    Dec
  • AU$243
    Jan
  • AU$294
    Feb
  • AU$324
    Mar
  • AU$266
    Apr
  • AU$273
    May
  • AU$340
    Jun
  • AU$223
    Jul
  • AU$322
    Aug
  • AU$346
    Sep
  • AU$295
    Oct

What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Munich to Cologne?

Average train fares from Munich to Cologne for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Munich to Cologne is Wednesday, with an average price of AU$27.

AU$52
AU$39
AU$27
AU$15
    Cheapest
  • AU$32
    Nov 30
  • AU$32
    Dec 8
  • AU$27
    Nov 18
  • AU$32
    Dec 10
  • AU$31
    Nov 13
  • AU$52
    Dec 5
  • AU$43
    Dec 6

What is the cheapest day to travel from Munich to Cologne by bus?

The average price of a bus from Munich to Cologne found by Trip.com users over the next 7 days.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Munich to Cologne is Monday, with an average price of AU$46.

AU$46
  • AU$46
    Nov 16
  • AU$46
    Nov 17
  • AU$46
    Nov 18
  • AU$46
    Nov 19
  • AU$46
    Nov 13
  • AU$46
    Nov 14
  • AU$46
    Nov 15

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From Munich to Cologne: Travel Information

Companies operating from Munich to Cologne

Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
Comuto Pro SAS

Find stations and airports near Munich and Cologne

Popular airports near Munich

Augsburg Airport (AGB) Munich Germany
Munich International Airport (MUC) Munich Germany
Salzburg Airport (SZG) Nearby Salzburg Austria

Popular airports near Cologne

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) Cologne Germany
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) Nearby Dusseldorf Germany

Popular train stations near Munich

München Hbf (tief) Munich Germany
München Hbf Munich Germany
Munchen Hbf Tief Munich Germany
München Hbf Gl.27-36 Munich Germany
München Hbf Gl.5-10 Munich Germany

Popular train stations near Cologne

Heumarkt, Köln Cologne Germany
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz) Cologne Germany
Köln Hbf Cologne Germany
Neumarkt, Köln Cologne Germany
Severinstr., Köln Cologne Germany

Popular bus stations near Munich

Odeonsplatz, München Munich Germany
Max-Weber-Platz, München Munich Germany
Munich Central Station (Station Hall) Munich Germany
Hauptbahnhof Nord, München Munich Germany
Hauptbahnhof Nord, München Munich Germany

Popular bus stations near Cologne

Cologne Central Bus Station Cologne Germany
Cologne Johannisstrasse Cologne Germany
Cologne Ottopl. Cologne Germany
Hansaring Cologne Germany
Cologne Gummersbacher Cologne Germany

FAQ – How to Get from Munich to Cologne

  • How far is it from Munich to Cologne?

    It’s about 435 km (270 mi) from Munich to Cologne.
  • You can travel from Munich to Cologne in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.
  • The fastest way to get from Munich to Cologne is by Flights, with an average journey time of 1 hour 10 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 4h 54m.Buses takes on average 9h 52m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Munich to Cologne is by Trains, with an average price of AU$27. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Buses costs around AU$46 on avergae.Flights costs around AU$222 on average.
  • When traveling from Munich to Cologne, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Augsburg Airport and arrives at Cologne Bonn Airport , Trains typically departs from München Hbf (tief) and arrives at Heumarkt, Köln , Buses typically departs from Odeonsplatz, München and arrives at Cologne Central Bus Station .
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Munich to Cologne are usually cheapest (July), with an average price of AU$223 Flights from Munich to Cologne are usually cheapest (Wednesday), with an average price of AU$27 Flights from Munich to Cologne are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of AU$46 .
  • There is a 0m time difference between Munich and Cologne.

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