How to get from Cologne to Munich
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Cologne to Munich by price and travel time.
- 456 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 05m
- 41 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 05m
direct
Flight
€258
Cheapest
7h 30m
direct
Bus
€30
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Munich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 05m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 456 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
456 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €117Checked Oct 17 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €24Older observation | 4h 27mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€117Checked Oct 171h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€24Older observation4h 27m · directSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Munich: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne/Bonn Airport → Munich Airportflight
Eurowings·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Cologne to Munich
FlixBus runs 41 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:15 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 41 | 06:15 | 23:30 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 33 | 05:25 | 23:54 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 06:15
- 07:15
- 08:15
- 08:40
- 08:45
- 09:20
- 09:40
- 09:45
- 10:20
- 10:40
- 11:20
- 11:35
- 12:35
- 13:35
- 14:35
- 20:20
- 20:50
- 21:20
- 21:30
- 21:50
- 22:30
- 22:50
- 23:30
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 05:25
- 05:30
- 05:48
- 06:45
- 07:30
- 07:45
- 07:54
- 08:45
- 08:58
- 09:31
- 09:45
- 09:54
- 10:45
- 11:18
- 11:45
- 11:54
- 12:45
- 13:30
- 13:45
- 13:54
- 14:45
- 15:30
- 15:45
- 15:54
- 16:45
- 17:32
- 17:45
- 17:54
- 18:45
- 19:30
- 19:45
- 19:54
- 23:54
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
EurowingsCologne/Bonn Airport-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusCologne-MunichBook →
LufthansaCologne/Bonn Airport-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnCologne-MunichBook →On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Munich works
Start with a Eurowings flight from Cologne to Munich, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly €258 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to Munich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Munich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Cologne to Munich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:15 and the last at 23:30, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Munich?
41 a day with FlixBus, between 06:15 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to Munich leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Cologne to Munich?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 05:25 and the last at 23:54, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Cologne to Munich?
33 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 05:25 and 23:54.
How far is Munich from Cologne?
About 456 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Munich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €24 to €30. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Cologne to Munich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 05m.
How long is the flight from Cologne to Munich?
About 1h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Cologne and Munich?
Cologne is CGN and Munich is MUC, so this route is usually written CGN to MUC.
Which operators run Cologne to Munich?
On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Cologne to Munich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Munich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Eurowings
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026