Cologne to Munich distance
The distance from Cologne (Germany) to Munich (Germany) is 575 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 44 min. The straight-line distance is 456 km (284 miles); Munich lies to the SE of Cologne.
Reverse direction: Munich to Cologne distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 456 km | 64 min |
| Car (road) | 575 km | 5 h 44 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Cologne to Munich would cost roughly 1158–1558 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 575 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Munich
Munich is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 8′ 6.45″ N, 11° 34′ 55.13″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.14 |
| Longitude | 11.58 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,505,005 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Cologne and Munich is at 49.56° N, 9.34° E.
The nearest town is Walldürn, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg — about 228 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cologne from Munich?
By car it is 575 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 44 min. The straight-line distance between Cologne and Munich is 456 kilometres (284 miles or 246 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Munich?
The driving distance is 575 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 44 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Munich from Cologne?
Munich lies to the SE (131°) as seen from Cologne.
How long is a flight from Cologne to Munich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 64 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Cologne to Munich cost?
Over 575 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Cologne to Munich would cost roughly 1158–1558 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |
Distances from Munich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Munich → Starnberg | 28 km |
| Munich → Herrsching | 44 km |
| Munich → Bad Tölz | 52 km |
| Munich → Tegernsee | 52 km |
| Munich → Rottach-Egern | 55 km |
| Munich → Rosenheim | ≈ 66 km |
| Munich → Augsburg | 68 km |
| Munich → Murnau am Staffelsee | 71 km |