How to get from Nuremberg to Cologne
- 337 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 52m
- 37 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Nuremberg to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 337 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
337 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €28Older observation | 4h 52m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 7 | 5h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€28Older observation4h 52m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 75h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nuremberg to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Nuremberg central → Cologne Airport CGNbus
FlixBus·5h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Nuremberg to Cologne
FlixBus runs 37 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 37 | 00:05 | 23:15 |
All departures
- 00:05
- 00:15
- 00:55
- 01:15
- 01:55
- 02:55
- 03:05
- 03:20
- 04:05
- 04:20
- 04:50
- 05:50
- 08:25
- 09:25
- 10:25
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 12:35
- 13:05
- 13:15
- 13:25
- 13:35
- 13:40
- 14:05
- 14:10
- 14:25
- 15:05
- 15:25
- 18:20
- 19:20
- 19:55
- 20:20
- 20:55
- 21:55
- 22:05
- 23:05
- 23:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 7
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusNuremberg central-Cologne Airport CGN, Frankfurt-CologneBook →
Deutsche BahnNuremberg-FrankfurtBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nuremberg to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Nuremberg central to Cologne Airport CGN, about 5h 5m. In total it's roughly €21 over 5h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Nuremberg to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nuremberg to Cologne?
The most useful route takes about 5h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Nuremberg to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:15, from Nuremberg central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Nuremberg to Cologne?
37 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:15.
Which station does the bus from Nuremberg to Cologne leave from?
Nuremberg central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Cologne from Nuremberg?
About 337 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nuremberg to Cologne cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €21. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Nuremberg to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026