Trains tickets from Cologne to Munich

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TodayAug 11
from $126
TomorrowAug 12
from $61
WedAug 13
from $71
ThuAug 14
from $61
FriAug 15
from $61
SatAug 16
from $37
SunAug 17
from $71
MonAug 18
from $66

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: Munich Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: Munich Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: Munich Hbf
    Operated by: Regionalbahn + InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regionalbahn + InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: Munich Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: Munich Hbf
    Operated by: Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Cologne - Munich

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/09
$158
08/10
$84
Today
$119
08/12
$58
08/13
$67
08/14
$58
08/15
$58
08/16
$46
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Munich was searched and found on Aug 16, 2025 with a price of $46

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Munich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $46 to $279 for a train ticket from Cologne to Munich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-08-16.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Munich, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cologne and Munich compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Cologne to Munich, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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Train from Munich to Cologne

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