The average train between Nîmes and Cologne takes 12h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Nîmes 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 Nîmes and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nîmes is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 12h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 19m • 2 changes

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16h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nîmes to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nîmes to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nimes station and arriving at Koeln Hbf station via Lyon Part Dieu station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
Nîmes to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes station.
Nîmes to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
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The distance between Nîmes and Cologne is 812.7 km. The road distance is 944 km.
You can take a train from Nimes to Koeln Hbf via Lyon Part Dieu and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 23m.