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Nice to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nice and Cologne takes 13h 28m and the fastest train takes 10h 25m. 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.

13h 28m
Duration
1,500 km
Distance
€442
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain train Tha
10h 31m
€325–606

Nice to Cologne train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Nice and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 13h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,500 km
  • Duration: 13h 28m

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

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 10h 31m.

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