The average train between Cologne and Nancy takes 9h and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Nancy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Nancy. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Nancy at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Nancy station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Cologne to Nancy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Nancy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nancy station.
Book your Cologne to Nancy train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cologne and Nancy is 256 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nancy via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 5h 53m.