What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Messe Station?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Messe Station is to train which costs €30 - €100 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Messe Station?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Messe Station is to train and fly which takes 3h 9m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Messe Station?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Messe Station. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Nürnberg Messe via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Cologne to Messe Station?

The distance between Cologne and Messe Station is 407 km. The road distance is 410.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Messe Station without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Messe Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €30 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Messe Station?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Cologne to Messe Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Messe Station train from?

Cologne to Messe Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Messe Station?

The best way to get from Cologne to Messe Station is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Cologne to Messe Station train arrive?

Cologne to Messe Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Messe Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Messe Station is 411 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Cologne to Messe Station.

Where can I stay near Messe Station?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Messe Station.

Cologne to Messe Station - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Messe Station by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3h 24m
€30–100
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N280 / ...
5h 24m
Drive 410.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Messe Stationcar 410.8 km
3h 38m
€58–83
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
4h 53m
€123–317
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Hbf to Nurembergbus
6h 47m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3h 9m
€106–238
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
4h 34m
€96–296
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5h 5m
€111–313
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5h 26m
€116–263

Cologne to Messe Station by train and subway

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3h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 407.2 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Messe Station, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–100 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Nürnberg Messe via Frankfurt central train station, Nuremberg central bus station, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 24m.

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