How to get from Nuremberg to Cologne

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What is the best way to travel from Nuremberg to Cologne?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Cologne from Nuremberg. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
3h 31m
$31
$38
120
Car
4h 0m
$34
$35
2
Flight
3h 5m
$135
$295
33

What is the cheapest way to reach Cologne from Nuremberg?

You can get to Cologne with just $31 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Wednesday
from $201
Thursday
Friday
from $32
Saturday
from $34
Sunday
from $222
Monday
from $31
Tuesday
from $155

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    9h 10m
    0
    4:00 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    1:10 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $201
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    15h 30m
    0
    4:15 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    7:45 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $224
  • Ryanair
    9h 45m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    9:20 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $231
  • Norwegian Air UK
    7h 25m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    1:10 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Norwegian Air UK
    Economy
    from $246

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    1:04 AM
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    6:03 AM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 19m
    0
    1:04 AM
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    6:23 AM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $37
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 29m
    0
    1:04 AM
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    8:33 AM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $43
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    21h 55m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    12:20 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $256
  • Skyscanner
    24h 5m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    5:25 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $288
  • Lufthansa
    10h 25m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    10:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $306
  • Lufthansa
    11h 45m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    7:30 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $313

    Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Nuremberg
    3:10 PM
    Cologne
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $34
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    3:40 AM
    Nuremberg
    7:40 AM
    Cologne
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $36
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    9h 45m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    8:50 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $135
  • Eurowings
    18h 0m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    5:05 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $199
  • Lauda Europe
    21h 15m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    12:50 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from $227
  • British Airways
    21h 45m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    8:50 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $229

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • LC Perú
    12h 25m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    11:55 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $222
  • Ryanair
    13h 55m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    10:10 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $223
  • Skyscanner
    13h 45m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    9:45 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $228
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    17h 40m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    1:40 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $230

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 27m
    0
    10:01 PM
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    7:28 AM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $31
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 38m
    0
    5:28 AM
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    10:06 AM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $42
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 41m
    0
    7:58 PM
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    11:39 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $42
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 31m
    0
    8:58 PM
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    12:29 AM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $42

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Lauda Europe
    13h 45m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    9:00 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from $155
  • Eurowings
    16h 10m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    10:25 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $171
  • Lauda Europe
    6h 0m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    1:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from $174
  • Azman Air
    4h 15m
    0
    6:10 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    10:25 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from $227

What are the fastest trips from Nuremberg to Cologne?

You can get to Cologne from Nuremberg in just 3h 5m with a Flight from Azman Air. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 3h 40m
Thursday
Friday
from 3h 5m
Saturday
from 3h 20m
Sunday
from 3h 40m
Monday
from 3h 31m
Tuesday
from 3h 15m

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Lufthansa
    3h 40m
    0
    6:20 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    10:00 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $272
  • Lufthansa
    4h 55m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    11:10 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $363
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    6h 25m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    6:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from $395
  • Norwegian Air UK
    7h 25m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    1:10 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Norwegian Air UK
    Economy
    from $246

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Azman Air
    3h 5m
    0
    2:35 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    5:40 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from $358
  • Ryanair
    4h 40m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    5:35 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $424
  • Turkish Airlines
    7h 25m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    6:10 PM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from $910
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    9h 55m
    0
    5:05 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    3:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $318
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    1:04 AM
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    6:03 AM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 19m
    0
    1:04 AM
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    6:23 AM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $37
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 29m
    0
    1:04 AM
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    8:33 AM
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $43

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Cityjet
    3h 20m
    0
    6:40 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    10:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Cityjet
    Economy
    from $359
  • Skyscanner
    6h 0m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    1:10 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $357
  • Ryanair
    7h 20m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    12:55 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $259
  • Norwegian Air UK
    7h 50m
    0
    3:45 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    11:35 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Norwegian Air UK
    Economy
    from $296
  • Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Nuremberg
    3:10 PM
    Cologne
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $34
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    3:40 AM
    Nuremberg
    7:40 AM
    Cologne
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $36

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Azman Air
    3h 40m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    1:55 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from $284
  • Norwegian Air UK
    6h 40m
    0
    4:35 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    11:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Norwegian Air UK
    Economy
    from $375
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    7h 35m
    0
    3:40 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    11:15 AM
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $318
  • Norwegian Air UK
    8h 5m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    2:00 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Norwegian Air UK
    Economy
    from $297

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 31m
    0
    8:58 PM
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    12:29 AM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $42
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 41m
    0
    7:58 PM
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    11:39 PM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $42
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 38m
    0
    5:28 AM
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    10:06 AM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $42
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 27m
    0
    10:01 PM
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    7:28 AM
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $31

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Cityjet
    3h 15m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    10:05 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Cityjet
    Economy
    from $243
  • Lufthansa
    4h 0m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    10:10 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $228
  • Azman Air
    4h 15m
    0
    6:10 PM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    10:25 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from $227
  • Norwegian Air UK
    5h 45m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    11:50 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Norwegian Air UK
    Economy
    from $295
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Nuremberg to Cologne

What are the most popular stations in Nuremberg and Cologne?

In Nuremberg, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station or Woehrder Wiese Bus Stop, while in Cologne you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or Messe/Deutz Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cologne from Nuremberg? With 10 connections between 2 Train, Carpool and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Nuremberg and Cologne, you can pay as low as $31 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Azman Air: you will get to Cologne in just 3h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Nuremberg and Cologne are Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa and Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Nuremberg and Cologne is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Nuremberg Airport or to Huerth, and look at flights from Nuremberg Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Nuremberg to Cologne?

The most popular companies between Nuremberg and Cologne, are Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa and Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Lufthansa, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, Ryanair and 11 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Nuremberg to Cologne

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Nuremberg to Cologne. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Nuremberg to Cologne

How can I reach Cologne from Nuremberg?

Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Train, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Cologne from Nuremberg.

How far is Cologne from Nuremberg?

The distance between Nuremberg and Cologne is 209.0 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Nuremberg and Cologne?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 57 kgs, and a flight 83 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Nuremberg to Cologne?

You can get to Cologne with just $31 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cologne in just 3h 5m with a Flight from Azman Air.

More routes to Nuremberg and to Cologne

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Nuremberg and to Cologne. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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