Shortest travel time:
4 h 4 m
Longest travel time:
8 h 2 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$54
Avg. daily departures:
68
Earliest departure:
00:01
Latest departure:
21:51
Munich
Munich train stations
Munich Hauptbahnhof
Bayerstraße 10A, 80335, Munich, Germany
Munich Hauptbahnhof Gl.5-10
Bayerstraße 10A, 80335, Munich, Germany
Munich Hauptbahnhof Gl.27-36
Bayerstraße 10A, 80335, Munich, Germany
455 km
Cologne
Cologne train stations
Cologne Hauptbahnhof
Trankgasse 11 50667, Köln, Germany
Cologne Messe/Deutz
Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln, Germany
Cologne Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln, Germany

Munich to Cologne Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Munich to Cologne is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 5 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 68 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Munich to Cologne boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Munich to Cologne is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Munich to Cologne Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
4 hrs 15 min
6 hrs 9 min
00:01
11:56
36
Afternoon trains
4 hrs 4 min
5 hrs 56 min
12:46
17:51
24
Evening trains
4 hrs 21 min
6 hrs 17 min
18:28
19:48
7
Night trains
8 hrs 2 min
8 hrs 2 min
21:51
21:51
1

Trains on Munich - Cologne Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
TGV
TGV
Train with 2 changes
4 hrs 44 min
$142
1
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
High-speed train
4 hrs 23 min
$54
14
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 1 change
4 hrs 4 min
$65
49
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 2 changes
4 hrs 30 min
$114
4