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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €85 - €180 and takes 20h 23m.

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 38m and costs €70 - €270.

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 Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.

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 Köln 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 €290 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.

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 38m and costs €70 - €270. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €290 - €650 and takes 10h 32m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 21h 45m.

Where does the Nice to Cologne bus arrive?

Nice to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Frankfurt - Main Bus 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 45m to drive from Nice to Cologne.

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

Book your Nice to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1814+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Cologne by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car, 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)plane NCE - CGN
4h 38m
€73–269
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCE - DUS
5h 26m
€63–232
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
10h 32m
€291–614
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N177
20h 23m
€87–174
Drive 1,135.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Colognecar 1,135.7 km
10h 45m
€176–255
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 43m
€125–323
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
€269–522
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
21h 45m

Nice to Cologne by train

37Weekly Trains

10h 32mAverage Duration

€291Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 827.3 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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 Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 10h 32m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.