How to get from Munich to Cologne
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Munich to Cologne by price and travel time.
- 456 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 44 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 10m
direct
Flight
€99
Cheapest
7h 40m
direct
Bus
€31
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Cologne. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, 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 19, 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 | €99Checked Oct 19 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 29mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€99Checked Oct 191h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€24Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 29m · directSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Munich Airport → Cologne/Bonn Airportflight
Eurowings·1h 10m
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 Munich to Cologne
FlixBus runs 44 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 22:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 44 | 00:00 | 22:05 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 32 | 00:01 | 19:28 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 01:00
- 02:00
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 07:15
- 08:00
- 08:15
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 10:45
- 11:45
- 12:45
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 19:20
- 19:30
- 19:40
- 20:05
- 20:20
- 20:40
- 21:05
- 21:20
- 21:40
- 22:05
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 00:01
- 04:20
- 04:27
- 05:33
- 05:44
- 06:20
- 06:44
- 07:28
- 07:42
- 08:19
- 08:45
- 09:28
- 09:46
- 10:19
- 10:45
- 11:28
- 11:45
- 12:20
- 12:45
- 13:28
- 13:34
- 13:45
- 14:20
- 14:45
- 15:28
- 15:45
- 16:20
- 16:44
- 17:28
- 17:46
- 18:19
- 19:28
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
EurowingsMunich Airport-Cologne/Bonn AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMunich-CologneBook →
Deutsche BahnMunich-CologneBook →On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Cologne works
Start with a EW flight from Munich to Cologne, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €99 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Munich to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Cologne?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Munich to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 22:05, from Munich central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Munich to Cologne?
44 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 22:05.
Which station does the bus from Munich to Cologne leave from?
Munich central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Munich to Cologne?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 00:01 and the last at 19:28, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Munich to Cologne?
32 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 00:01 and 19:28.
How far is Cologne from Munich?
About 456 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Cologne cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €99. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Munich to Cologne?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Munich to Cologne?
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Munich and Cologne?
Munich is MUC and Cologne is CGN, so this route is usually written MUC to CGN.
Which operators run Munich to Cologne?
On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Munich to Cologne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 09m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Cologne?
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: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026