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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Nancy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Nancy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
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$86 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Cologne to Nancy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Nancy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM9h30Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)5:55 PMNancy, Parking Ile de Corse$671One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM9h30Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)5:55 PMNancy, Parking Ile de Corse$671One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 1940 · 5108 · TER 885278:42 AM5h28Cologne Hbf2:10 PMNancy Ville$801One-way2 transfers
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25076:39 AM5h57Cologne Hbf12:36 PMNancy Ville$2721One-way1 transfer
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25098:39 AM7h05Cologne Hbf3:44 PMNancy Ville$3521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM8h55Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)11:50 PMNancy, Parking Ile de Corse$771One-way1 transfer
52120 · 510943:35 PM11h15Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)2:50 AMNancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre)$691One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 PM8h55Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)9:30 PMNancy, Parking Ile de Corse$941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Nancy:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Nancy costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Nancy take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Nancy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Nancy Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Nancy by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Nancy by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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