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 €27 - €50 and takes 7h 10m.

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 25m 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 Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Cologne to Nancy?

The distance between Cologne and Nancy is 855 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 which takes 6h 16m and costs €170 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m 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 Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Nancy?

The best way to get from Cologne to Nancy is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €170 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Cologne to Nancy train arrive?

Cologne to Nancy train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Nancy?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Nancy is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m 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 799+ 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 (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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 Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Nancytrain Tgv
6h 16m
€170–342
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Nancybus N235
7h 10m
€27–47
Drive 304.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Nancycar 304.6 km
3h 25m
€47–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Kall Bftrain
2. Take the train from Kall Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the bus from Trier to Metzbus
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to Nancytrain Ter
7h 36m
Train, bus via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Koeln Sued to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
3. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Nancybus
7h 54m
€53–81

Cologne to Nancy by train and foot

38Weekly Services

6h 16mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Nancy.

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Distance: 855.5 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Nancy via Paris Gare Du Nord and Paris Est in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Sued to Nancy via Bonn Un Campus, Bonn UN Campus, and Saarbrücken bus station in around 7h 10m.

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