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Compare train and bus for Nancy to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nancy to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr546 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 23m. 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 kr546, while a train costs an average of kr1024.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr1024 Average price | kr546 Average price Cheapest | kr580 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Nancy to Cologne:
A bus is kr122 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nancy to Cologne costing on average kr667.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
Tickets start at around kr667 compared to roughly kr580 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-87.65. The journey takes 4h 52m versus 4h 8m 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 Nancy to Cologne
How to get from Nancy to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nancy to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 AM8h05Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse8:45 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)kr2301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 AM8h05Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse8:45 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)kr2301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
2574+
94237:14 AM6h01Nancy Ville1:15 PMCologne Hbfkr20271One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 12140+94712:08 PM7h07Nancy Ville9:15 PMCologne Hbfkr19121One-way1 transfer
- 2580+94712:08 PM7h07Nancy Ville9:15 PMCologne Hbfkr19121One-way1 transfer
- 12146+94478:15 AM8h59Nancy Ville5:14 PMCologne Hbfkr19471One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM10h20Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse9:20 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)kr2361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM8h00Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse3:30 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)kr4201One-way1 transfer
51095 · 521193:25 AM11h00Nancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre)2:25 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)kr5351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nancy to Cologne:
A bus is kr478 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nancy to Cologne costing on average kr1024.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nancy and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nancy Ville and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with CFL, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Regional, Regional-Express to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
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