What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Nancy?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Nancy is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Nancy?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Nancy is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Nancy?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Nancy via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Cologne to Nancy?

The distance between Cologne and Nancy is 531 km. The road distance is 304.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Nancy without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Nancy without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 3m and costs €65 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Nancy?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Cologne to Nancy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Nancy train from?

Cologne to Nancy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Nancy?

The best way to get from Cologne to Nancy is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 3m and costs €65 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Cologne to Nancy train arrive?

Cologne to Nancy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Nancy?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Nancy is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Cologne to Nancy.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Nancy?

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Where can I stay near Nancy?

There are 789+ hotels available in Nancy.

Cologne to Nancy - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Nancy by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or train (Eurostar)

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

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to NancyTer
6h 3m
€67–390
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationN11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to NancyN235
7h 28m
€33–61
Drive 304.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Nancy304.6 km
3h 23m
€47–68
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof55 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to LuxembourgRe
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz VilleTer / ...
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to NancyTer
6h 28m
€66–144
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to AngleurS41
3. Take the train from Angleur to LuxembourgIc / ...
4. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz VilleTer / ...
5. Take the train from Metz Ville to NancyTer
7h 24m
€45–137

Cologne to Nancy by train

27Weekly Trains

6h 3mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530.7 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Nancy via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nancy via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Saarbrücken bus station in around 7h 28m.

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