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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Cologne is to fly which costs €70 - €260 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €70 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

How far is it from Nice to Cologne?

The distance between Nice and Cologne is 825 km. The road distance is 1135.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 32m and costs €95 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Nice to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Cologne train from?

Nice to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Nice to Cologne?

The best way to get from Nice to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €95 - €360 and takes 10h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 19h 44m.

Where does the Nice to Cologne train arrive?

Nice to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Nice to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Cologne is 1136 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Nice to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Nice to Cologne by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or train (TGV)

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

Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)NCE - CGN
4h 34m
€70–254
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)NCE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 11m
€64–254
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln HbfThalys
10h 32m
€98–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Genoa482 / ...
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Cologne Airport CGNN177
19h 44m
€89–155
Drive 1,135.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Cologne1,135.7 km
10h 38m
€176–255
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)NCE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 18m
€122–322
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)NCE - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln-Ehrenfeld
6h 57m
€84–262
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Mulhouse VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
13h 32m
€154–475
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Frankfurt - Main Bus Station
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Koblenz StadtmitteRe
3. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Koeln SuedRe
23h 17m
€88–154

Nice to Cologne by train

38Weekly Trains

10h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 825.4 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

Eurowings and Lufthansa fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice Ville to Koeln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 10h 32m.

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