Train Cologne to Nancy from €145 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Nancy takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. 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.

7h 5m
Duration: 545 km
Distance: €145
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Strasbourg to Nancytrain Ter

6h 19m

€91–285

Cologne to Nancy train times

Trains run 5 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 9:48 PM which arrives into Nancy at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:30 PM → 6:44 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
3:30 PM → 8:44 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
7:30 PM → 6:12 AM
Arrives next day
10h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:44 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:44 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:44 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

9:58 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:44 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
3:30 PM → 9:17 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
7:30 PM → 8:47 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:48 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
12h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:31 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:44 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
3:30 PM → 9:17 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Nancy.

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Distance: 545.1 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Nancy, France?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nancy via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 19m.

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