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 - €220 and takes 4h 42m.

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 42m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Köln via Nice Airport and Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 38m.

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 827 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 €330 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Nice to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Cologne bus from?

Nice to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.

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 42m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €330 - €650 and takes 10h 32m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 18h 38m.

Where does the Nice to Cologne bus arrive?

Nice to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

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 48m to drive from Nice to Cologne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Nice to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Cologne by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or train (TGV)

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NCE - CGN
4h 42m
€72–220
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
10h 32m
€338–624
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N508
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
18h 38m
Drive 1,135.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Colognecar 1,135.7 km
10h 48m
€179–258
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCE - DUS
5h 13m
€79–244
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NCE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 22m
€147–364
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 30m
€302–912
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain Rb26
27h 22m
€146–254

Nice to Cologne by train

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10h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 827.3 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. 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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