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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 an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. 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 $29, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Nuremberg:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Nuremberg costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
You'll arrive about 43m sooner (3h 38m by train vs 4h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $76 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Nuremberg
How to get from Cologne to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Nuremberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Amsterdam -> Prague)7:40 PM5h30Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)1:10 AMNürnberg, ZOB$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Amsterdam -> Prague)7:40 PM5h30Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)1:10 AMNürnberg, ZOB$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 5256:47 AM3h08Cologne Messe/Deutz9:55 AMNuremberg Hbf$921One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 7233:45 PM3h13Cologne Messe/Deutz6:58 PMNuremberg Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
- ICE 2291:55 PM4h36Cologne Hbf6:31 PMNuremberg Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
- ICE 6291:48 PM3h11Cologne Messe/Deutz4:59 PMNuremberg Hbf$581One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:55 PM5h25Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)11:20 PMNürnberg, ZOB$381One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:35 PM4h55Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)4:30 AMNürnberg, ZOB$381One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:55 PM5h30Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)6:25 PMNürnberg, ZOB$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Nuremberg:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Nuremberg costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Nuremberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Messe/Deutz and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Nuremberg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Nuremberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Nuremberg by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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