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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €12 - €25 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €30 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nuremberg and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Cologne?

The distance between Nuremberg and Cologne is 402 km. The road distance is 404.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €30 - €120.

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

The train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Nuremberg to Cologne?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nuremberg to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Cologne is 404 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Nuremberg to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Can I share a ride from Nuremberg to Cologne?

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

Nuremberg to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nuremberg to Cologne 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 Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
3h 14m
€30–120
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Nuremberg to Colognerideshare 403.6 km
4h 30m
€12–25
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N61 / ...
5h 20m
€20–39
Drive 404.2 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Colognecar 404.2 km
3h 30m
€58–83
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 32m
€127–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg to Köln Hbfbus
6h 17m
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3h 21m
€102–253
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
4h 31m
€96–314
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 15m
€125–274
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 27m
€117–338

Nuremberg to Cologne by train

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Distance: 402.2 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Cologne Airport CGN every 2 hours. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.

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