How to get from
Munich to Cologne
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Compare prices to get from Munich to Cologne
€80|1h 10m
€8|4h 9m
€29|7h 20m
€142
€89
€156
€90
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€179
€142
€142
€127
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€94
Condor28h
Munich International AirportCologne Bonn Airport
€89One way
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1 stop
Lufthansa1h 10m
Munich International AirportCologne Bonn Airport
€279One way
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Direct
Eurowings23h 5m
Munich International AirportCologne Bonn Airport
€130One way
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1 stop
Eurowings1h 10m
Munich International AirportCologne Bonn Airport
€161One way
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Direct
- 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 €26 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 3h 18m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
€111
Average duration
3h 18m
Departure Time
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Trains
Cheapest
Average price
€26
Average duration
5h 5m
Departure Time
23:41 - 16:06
Direct options
Buses
Average price
€28
Average duration
10h 51m
Departure Time
04:45 - 17:50
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 Munich to Cologne?
What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Munich to Cologne?
For a one-way flight from Munich to Cologne, fares are lowest in October (€132) and highest in June (€205).
€205
€169
€132
€96
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Munich to Cologne?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Munich to Cologne is Tuesday, with an average price of €19.
€69
€44
€19
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Munich to Cologne by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Munich to Cologne is Monday, with an average price of €28.
€28
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From Munich to Cologne: Travel Information
Companies operating from Munich to Cologne
Find stations and airports near Munich and Cologne
Popular airports near Munich
Augsburg Airport (AGB)
Munich International Airport (MUC)
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
Nearby
Popular airports near Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Munich
München Hbf (tief)
München Hbf
München Hbf Gl.27-36
München Hbf Gl.5-10
Hauptbahnhof Nord, München
Popular train stations near Cologne
Heumarkt, Köln
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz)
Köln Hbf
Neumarkt, Köln
Severinstr., Köln
Popular bus stations near Munich
Odeonsplatz, München
Max-Weber-Platz, München
Munich Central Station (Station Hall)
Hauptbahnhof Nord, München
Hauptbahnhof Nord, München
Popular bus stations near Cologne
Cologne Central Bus Station
Cologne Johannisstrasse
Cologne Ottopl.
Hansaring
Cologne Gummersbacher
FAQ – How to Get from Munich to Cologne
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How far is it from Munich to Cologne?
It’s about 435 km (270 mi) from Munich to Cologne. -
How do I get from Munich to Cologne?
You can travel from Munich to Cologne in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What’s the fastest way to get from Munich to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Munich to Cologne is by Flights, with an average journey time of 3 hours 18 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 5h 5m.Buses takes on average 10h 51m. -
What’s the cheapest way to travel from Munich to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Cologne is by Trains, with an average price of €26. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Buses costs around €28 on avergae.Flights costs around €111 on average. -
What are the main departure and arrival points between Munich and Cologne?
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 . -
When should you book tickets from Munich to Cologne 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 Munich to Cologne are usually cheapest (October), with an average price of €132 Flights from Munich to Cologne are usually cheapest (Tuesday), with an average price of €19 Flights from Munich to Cologne are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €28 . -
Are Munich and Cologne in the same time zone?
There is a 0m time difference between Munich and Cologne.