The cheapest and fastest trains from Nuremberg to Cologne
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
336 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Cologne will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 5 trains that leave Nuremberg for Cologne on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 336 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 5 h 9 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.
ICE 728
ICE 726
ICE 728 · RE 19923 · IC 1747
ICE 928 · ICE 200
ICE 928
ICE 728
ICE 726
ICE 928 · ICE 200
ICE 928
ICE 728 · RE 19923 · IC 1747Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nuremberg to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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Nuremberg to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Cologne trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 728 | On time 6:57 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h17 | 10:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 728 · RE 19923 · IC 1747 | On time 6:57 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h09 | 12:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 726 | On time 7:58 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h17 | 11:15 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 928 · ICE 200 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h36 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 928 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h37 | 1:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nuremberg to Cologne
Distance 208 miles (336 km) |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€43) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Nuremberg to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Nuremberg and Cologne from $22 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Train tickets from Nuremberg to Cologne: when to book to save $
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- Buying your train ticket from Nuremberg - Cologne 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 29% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
- If you book a ticket Nuremberg - Cologne with 2 months in advance you save up to about 29% compared to the initial price.
- By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 3%.
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FAQs: Trains from Nuremberg to Cologne

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nuremberg to Cologne
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5.
- Burger King
- Cantina Estacion Mediterrano
- Coffee Fellows
- Dallmayr Cafebar
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Sportsbar
- Istanbul Döner
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- IntercityHotel Nuremberg
- Park Plaza Nuremberg
- Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville
- Located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
- SportgaststätteTSV Altenfurt
- Restaurant Daucher
- Sara & Luigi
- Postkutsche
- Hotel Daucher
- Postkutsche
- Silberhorn
- Café Blaupause
- Harput Imbiss
- Der Beck
- Pizzeria ALLAGO
- NOVINA HOTEL Wöhrdersee
- Hotel Meteor
- Best Western Hotel Nürnberg
- Hotel am Heideloffplatz
- Der Beck
- Pizzeria Uno
- Hafen Döner
- Trucker Pause
- Eibacher Hof
- Hotel Am Hafen
- Sportgaststätte SV Nbg.-Reichelsdorf
- Pizza Bella Napoli
- Brandenburger Wirtshaus
- Everest
- Sushi glas
- Afterwork
- Mike's Bar & Restaurant
- Museumscafé Arte
- Motel One Nürnberg-Plärrer
- Art-Hotel City
- Gasthof Schwänlein
- Hotel Keiml
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via Flughafenstraße.
- Terminal90
- Mövenpick Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport
- Hotel Alpha
- Hotel Marienbad
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Sixt
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, check-in counters, and baggage claim
- Hall 2: security and departure gates
- Hall 3: arrivals and car rental services
- Metro: U2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
- Burger King
- Café Franck
- Eichendorf
- Kölnotel
- Black Hotels
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
- Subway
- Ganesha
- Magnus
- Borsalino
- Hotel Chelsea
- Hotel Mado
- Elite Hotel
- Blacksheep Hostel
- Couchsnacks
- Secco
- Bistro Lotus
- Ganesha
- Flandrischer Hof
- Lasthaus am Ring
- The Ascot Hotel
- Lindner Hotel City Plaza Cologne
- Weiler Kebap
- Başak Grill
- Le'zzet
- Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
- Haus Wester
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Yilmaz
- Bistro im Park
- Restaurant Fernandes
- Orient Palais Restaurants & Catering
- Kreta Grill
- Haus Hesemann
- Pizzorro
- Restaurant
- Sushi World
- Al Capone
- Kraus
- Vitalis Grill
- West End Hotel
- McDonald's
- Wartesaal am Dom
- Alte Feuerwache
- Al Andalus
- A&O Köln Dom
- City Pension Storch II
- Azimut Hotel
- First Domizil
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