The average train between Nuremberg and Cologne takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg 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 every 4 hours between Nuremberg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Cologne station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.
Nuremberg to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Nuremberg to Cologne train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Nuremberg and Cologne is 336.7 km. The road distance is 402 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €70–180 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 6 times a week.