The average train between Nancy and Cologne takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Nancy to Cologne. 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 4 times a day between Nancy and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nancy is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nancy to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nancy station and arriving at Cologne station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Nancy to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nancy station.
Nancy to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Nancy to Cologne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Nancy and Cologne is 256 km. The road distance is 526 km.
You can take a train from Nancy to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 36m.