Train Nice to Cologne from €453 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Nice and Cologne takes 13h 27m and the fastest train takes 10h 38m. 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 27m

Duration

1,502 km

Distance

€453

Average price

Twice daily

Frequency

Nice to Cologne train times

Trains run twice daily between Nice and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 13h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

5:58 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 16m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 8:16 PM
12h 19m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 10:16 PM
11h 20m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 11:38 PM
10h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

7:57 AM → 8:16 PM
12h 19m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 9:40 PM
10h 44m • 2 changes
4:58 PM → 12:12 PM
Arrives next day
19h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

7:57 AM → 8:16 PM
12h 19m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 9:40 PM
10h 44m • 2 changes
4:58 PM → 12:12 PM
Arrives next day
19h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

4:58 PM → 12:12 PM
Arrives next day
19h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

5:58 AM → 6:29 PM
12h 31m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 8:16 PM
11h 6m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 9:40 PM
10h 44m • 2 changes

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