- Must visit
Germanisches Nationalmuseum Nürnberg
Leading art museum with major European paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to modern times.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$25
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$41
Fastest journey on Sep 05
4 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
5 h 27 m
Buses on Sep 05
11
Distance
336 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Nuremberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Nuremberg will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 11 buses from Cologne to Nuremberg, including 11 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 336 km distance in an average of 5 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 5 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio 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 an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Nuremberg:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Nuremberg costing on average $92 (€74).
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $76 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 6h 4m versus 4h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Nuremberg buses for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:00 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 6h05 | 3:05 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 4h55 | 4:30 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 2:20 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 5h55 | 8:15 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 6h20 | 9:30 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 6h10 | 2:45 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 6h55 | 5:30 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:55 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 5h30 | 6:25 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 6h30 | 10:20 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 5h25 | 11:20 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 5h55 | 1:30 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) | 7:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 5h30 | 1:10 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cologne to Nuremberg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 208 miles (336 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 208 miles (336 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Nuremberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nuremberg trip today.
Leading art museum with major European paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to modern times.
Museum in Albrecht Dürer’s former home, presenting the artist’s life, workshops, and Renaissance Nuremberg context.
Important museum at the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds, documenting the rise of National Socialism and its legacy.
Nuremberg’s central market square, framed by landmark churches and historic facades, and home to the famous Christkindlesmarkt.
Charming old town quarter below the castle with half-timbered houses, quiet lanes, and a distinctly local medieval atmosphere.
Historic pedestrian street lined with shops and churches, connecting the station area to the heart of the old town.
Small grilled pork sausages seasoned with marjoram, traditionally served three in a bun or with sauerkraut. They are Nuremberg’s most famous protected specialty.
Crisp gingerbread from Nuremberg, often made with nuts, spices, and little or no flour. It is a historic Christmas specialty with protected regional status.
Blue cooked sausages gently poached in a vinegar and onion broth. A Franconian classic valued for its tangy flavor and old-fashioned tavern tradition.
Michelin-starred fine dining with modern Franconian and seasonal tasting menus in an elegant setting within the historic city center.
Traditional Franconian restaurant known for sausages, Schäufele, and local beer. Expect wood-paneled rooms and a lively old-town atmosphere.
Historic bratwurst kitchen near the main market, famous for traditional Nuremberg sausages grilled over beechwood in a classic rustic setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is reasonable. Cheaper than Munich, but pricier than smaller Bavarian towns.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes.
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Nürnberg, ZOB -> Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Nuremberg by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nuremberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cologne to Nuremberg buses use the Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) to Nürnberg, ZOB station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Nuremberg bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Elevators, ramps.
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and baggage claim area.
Ticket office support is available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
Available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Elevators, ramps.
Köln, ZOB is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), McDonald's (0.2 km), Vapiano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Köln, ZOB.
Available at Köln, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, ZOB: Elevators, ramps.
Nürnberg, ZOB is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Bakery (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg, ZOB.
Available at Nürnberg, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg, ZOB: Elevators, ramps.
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