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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Nice takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Nice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 40m
Duration
1,502 km
Distance
€406
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train Tha
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Villetrain train Tgv
10h 35m
€298–623

Cologne to Nice train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Nice. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Nice at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,502.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 40m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Nice Ville via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 35m.

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