Train Nice to Cologne from €453 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Nice and Cologne takes 12h 55m and the fastest train takes 10h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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.

12h 55m
Duration: 1,502 km
Distance: €453
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha

10h 33m

€332–634

Nice to Cologne train times

Trains run twice daily between Nice and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 4:58 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 12h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

4:58 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
18h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:57 AM → 7:15 PM
11h 18m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 9:15 PM
11h 17m • 2 changes
4:58 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
18h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:57 AM → 7:15 PM
11h 18m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 9:15 PM
11h 17m • 2 changes
4:58 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
18h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:57 AM → 7:15 PM
11h 18m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 9:15 PM
11h 17m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 10:15 PM
10h 18m • 2 changes
4:58 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
18h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:57 AM → 7:15 PM
11h 18m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 9:15 PM
10h 19m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 11:15 PM
11h 18m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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