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Munich to Cologne
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Compare prices to get from Munich to Cologne
€104|1h 10m
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Lufthansa1h 10m
Munich International AirportCologne Bonn Airport
€141One way
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Eurowings1h 10m
Munich International AirportCologne Bonn Airport
€277One way
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Lufthansa1h 10m
Munich International AirportCologne Bonn Airport
€237One way
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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 €25 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 1h 30m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
€120
Average duration
1h 30m
Departure time
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Trains
Cheapest
Average price
€25
Average duration
5h 14m
Departure time
13:26 - 06:04
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Buses
Average price
€28
Average duration
11h 1m
Departure time
19:30 - 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?
For a one-way flight from Munich to Cologne, fares are lowest in July (€136) and highest in September (€210).
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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 Saturday, with an average price of €16.
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€29
€16
€3
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
How far is it from Munich to Cologne?
It’s about 435km (270 mi) from Munich to Cologne.How do I travel from Munich to Cologne?
There are 3 different ways to get from Munich to Cologne, including Flights, Trains, Buses.What is the fastest way to travel from Munich to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Munich to Cologne is by Flights, with an average journey time of 1 hour 30 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 5h 14m.Buses takes on average 11h 1m.What is 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 €25. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Buses costs around €28 on avergae.Flights costs around €120 on avergae.Where do trips from Munich to Cologne usually depart and arrive?
For trips between Munich and Cologne, visitors typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Augsburg Airport and arrive at Cologne Bonn Airport; Trains depart from München Hbf (tief) and arrive at Heumarkt, Köln; Buses depart from Odeonsplatz, München and arrive at Cologne Central Bus Station.When is the cheapest time to buy tickets from Munich to Cologne?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Munich to Cologne are typically cheapest July, with an average fare of €136. Flights from Munich to Cologne are typically cheapest Saturday, with an average fare of €16. Flights from Munich to Cologne are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of €28Is there a time difference between Munich and Cologne?
The time difference between Munich and Cologne is 0m.