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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Nancy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Nancy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Nancy, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Nancy:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Nancy costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Nancy take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$3. The journey takes 5h 0m versus 4h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Nancy
How to get from Cologne to Nancy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Nancy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:35 AM 8h55 Cologne 7:30 PM Nancy $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:35 AM 8h55 Cologne 7:30 PM Nancy $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:35 AM 8h55 Cologne 7:30 PM Nancy $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:55 PM 8h55 Cologne 9:50 PM Nancy $40 1 One-way 0 transfers1:55 PM 8h55 Cologne 10:50 PM Nancy $42 1 One-way 0 transfers10:50 AM 9h40 Cologne 8:30 PM Nancy $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Nancy:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Nancy costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Nancy take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Nancy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Nancy Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nancy by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Nancy by train.
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