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

The cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Cologne is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 15h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nîmes to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Nîmes and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Nîmes station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Nîmes and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Nîmes to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nimes and arriving at Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Nîmes to Cologne?

The distance between Nîmes and Cologne is 1218 km. The road distance is 943.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Nîmes to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 39m and costs €290 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Nîmes to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nîmes to Cologne bus from?

Nîmes to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nîmes to Cologne train from?

Nîmes to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes station.

Train or bus from Nîmes to Cologne?

The best way to get from Nîmes to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 7h 39m and costs €290 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 15h 44m.

Where does the Nîmes to Cologne bus arrive?

Nîmes to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where does the Nîmes to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nîmes to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Nîmes to Cologne is 944 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Nîmes to Cologne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Nimes to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
7h 39m
€292–504
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
15h 4m
€88–173
Drive 943.9 km
1. Drive from Nîmes to Colognecar 943.9 km
9h 22m
€150–216
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MRS - DUS
5h 57m
€100–292
Train
1. Take the train from Nimes to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
12h 23m
€208–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710
15h 44m
€90–143
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 15m
€140–339
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MPL - DUS
9h 13m
€167–436
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 44m
€137–323

Nîmes to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,218.5 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Nimes to Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Montpellier, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 15h 44m.

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