The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Nuremberg
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Buses per day
14
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 $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 14 buses that leave Cologne for Nuremberg on Wed, Apr 22, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 22 the direct buses cover the 336 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Wed, Apr 22 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.
(Amsterdam -> Prague)7:40 PM5h30Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)1:10 AMNürnberg, ZOB$331One-way0 transfers
10:30 AM4h10Cologne2:40 PMNuremberg$351One-way0 transfers
4:40 PM4h10Cologne8:50 PMNuremberg$391One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM4h10Cologne6:10 PMNuremberg$391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:35 PM4h55Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)4:30 AMNürnberg, ZOB$391One-way0 transfers
6:30 PM4h00Cologne10:30 PMNuremberg$481One-way0 transfers
10:30 AM4h10Cologne2:40 PMNuremberg$351One-way0 transfers
4:40 PM4h10Cologne8:50 PMNuremberg$391One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM4h10Cologne6:10 PMNuremberg$391One-way0 transfers
10:00 AM4h10Cologne2:10 PMNuremberg$421One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 $24. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Cologne to Nuremberg Bus Timetables
| 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, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Live departures
Cologne to Nuremberg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Nuremberg buses for today, Tuesday, April 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 5h25 | 11:20 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) | 7:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 5h30 | 1:10 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 6h05 | 3:05 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 4h55 | 4:30 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, April 22 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 5h55 | 8:15 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 6h20 | 9:30 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 6h10 | 2:45 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 6h55 | 5:30 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 5h30 | 6:25 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 6h30 | 10:20 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Nuremberg
Buses from Cologne to Nuremberg run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 11 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 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Cologne to NurembergYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Nuremberg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $24 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Nuremberg
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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Nuremberg Castle, a historic fortress offering panoramic views of the city and insights into medieval architecture
- St. Lorenz Church, a stunning Gothic church known for its impressive stained glass windows and intricate sculptures
- Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, a museum providing an in-depth look at the history of the Nazi regime and its impact on Nuremberg
- Albrecht Dürer’s House, the former home and workshop of the famous Renaissance artist, now a museum showcasing his life and works
- Nuremberg Zoo, a large zoological garden featuring diverse animal species and engaging exhibits.
- Nuremberg Christmas Market, one of the oldest and most famous Christmas markets in Germany, known for its festive atmosphere and traditional crafts
- Germanisches Nationalmuseum, the largest museum of cultural history in the German-speaking region, featuring an extensive collection of artifacts
- Explore the charming Old Town, with its cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses, perfect for a leisurely stroll
- Visit the Toy Museum, which offers a fascinating look at the history of toys and playthings from different eras
- Enjoy a culinary tour of Nuremberg, sampling local specialties such as Nuremberg sausages and gingerbread.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Nuremberg
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- McDonald's (0.2 km)
- Vapiano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250 Metro: U5, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bakery (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 36, 46, 47 Metro: U1, U2 Train: S1, S2
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