How to travel from Cologne to Nuremberg

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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Nuremberg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 208 miles (336 km)

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$101

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$32

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4h 12m

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3h 42m

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5h 53m

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5h 23m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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from Cologne to Nuremberg

How to get from Cologne to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Nuremberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    7:40 PM5h30
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    1:10 AMNürnberg, ZOB
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    7:40 PM5h30
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    1:10 AMNürnberg, ZOB
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 621
    9:45 AM3h13
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    12:58 PMNuremberg Hbf
    $2351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 29
    11:18 AM5h12
    Cologne Hbf
    4:30 PMNuremberg Hbf
    $1711One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 623
    10:45 AM3h13
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    1:58 PMNuremberg Hbf
    $2351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 529
    8:45 AM3h13
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    11:58 AMNuremberg Hbf
    $2351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:35 AM6h55
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    5:30 PMNürnberg, ZOB
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 PM5h25
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    11:20 PMNürnberg, ZOB
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:55 PM5h30
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    6:25 PMNürnberg, ZOB
    $741One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Cologne to Nuremberg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Cologne to Nuremberg, 75,61% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Cologne to Nuremberg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Nuremberg

Travel to Nuremberg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Nuremberg.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Nuremberg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Nuremberg is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Nuremberg:

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Nuremberg costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Nuremberg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 55m.

The distance from Cologne to Nuremberg is approximately 208 miles (336 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Nuremberg is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Nuremberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Nuremberg:
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Messe/Deutz and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Nuremberg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Nuremberg by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Nuremberg by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Nuremberg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Nuremberg with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Nuremberg often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Prague, Paris, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nuremberg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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