How to travel from Cologne to Nancy

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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 prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $53.

Distance: 159 miles (256 km)

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$52

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5h 13m

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4h 43m

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5h 58m

Average total duration

5h 28m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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from Cologne to Nancy

How to get from Cologne to Nancy by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Nancy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
02:50PM8h15
Cologne
11:05PMNancy
$381One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:50PM8h15
Cologne
11:05PMNancy
$381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:50PM8h15
Cologne
11:05PMNancy
$381One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
01:55PM8h55
Cologne
10:50PMNancy
$441One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:35PM10h45
Cologne
09:20AMNancy
$461One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Nancy

Travel to Nancy easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Nancy.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Nancy including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Nancy is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Nancy:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Nancy costing on average $53 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Nancy is by train with an average journey time of 5h 14m.

Other travel options to Nancy take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 15m.

The distance from Cologne to Nancy is approximately 159 miles (256 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Nancy is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Nancy:
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Nancy Ville.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Nancy, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Nancy by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Nancy by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Nancy:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Nancy often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Luxembourg, Metz, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nancy and these popular destinations at a great price.

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