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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Nuremberg is to rideshare which costs €12 - €26 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Nuremberg is to train and fly which takes 2h 55m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Nuremberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Nuremberg. Services depart once daily, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Nuremberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Nürnberg Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Cologne to Nuremberg?

The distance between Cologne and Nuremberg is 402 km. The road distance is 403.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Nuremberg without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €30 - €100.

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

The train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf takes 3h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Nuremberg bus from?

Cologne to Nuremberg bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Nuremberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Nuremberg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Nuremberg is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Cologne to Nuremberg bus arrive?

Cologne to Nuremberg bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Nuremberg station.

Where does the Cologne to Nuremberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Nuremberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Nuremberg is 404 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Cologne to Nuremberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Nuremberg?

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Can I share a ride from Cologne to Nuremberg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Nuremberg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne to Nuremberg - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Nuremberg by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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 13m
€30–100
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Nurembergrideshare 402.9 km
4h 29m
€12–26
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N280 / ...
6h 2m
€20–39
Drive 403.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Nurembergcar 403.6 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 39m
€121–313
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Hbf to Nurembergbus
6h 18m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N28 / ...
6h 35m
€34–60
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
2h 55m
€107–254
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 22m
€94–291
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
4h 53m
€109–329
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 14m
€114–259

Cologne to Nuremberg by train

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Distance: 402.2 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Nuremberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–100 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Nuremberg central bus station hourly. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

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