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

The cheapest way to get from Nancy to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nancy to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Nancy and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Nancy to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nancy and arriving at Köln Hbf via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Nancy to Cologne?

The distance between Nancy and Cologne is 531 km. The road distance is 304.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nancy to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €90 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Nancy to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nancy to Cologne train from?

Nancy to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nancy station.

Train or bus from Nancy to Cologne?

The best way to get from Nancy to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Nancy to Cologne train arrive?

Nancy to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Nancy to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Nancy to Cologne is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Nancy to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Nancy to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nancy to Cologne by train (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 Nancy to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
5h 32m
€91–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nancy to Liège Guilleminsbus N760
2. Take the bus from Liège to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 6m
€30–56
Drive 304.1 km
1. Drive from Nancy to Colognecar 304.1 km
3h 26m
€48–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nancy to Metz Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus L32 / ...
4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
6h 53m

Nancy to Cologne by train

54Weekly Trains

5h 32mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530.7 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Nancy to Köln Hbf via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nancy to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Liège Guillemins, Liège, Cologne - Airport Bus Station, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 7h 6m.

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