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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 an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. 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 $38, while a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$90 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m 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 Nuremberg to Cologne:
A bus is $53 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Cologne costing on average $90 (€76).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (3h 47m by train vs 4h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $90 (€76) compared to roughly $74 (€62) 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 Nuremberg to Cologne
How to get from Nuremberg to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Amsterdam)2:45 AM5h20Nürnberg, ZOB8:05 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Amsterdam)2:45 AM5h20Nürnberg, ZOB8:05 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus1:15 AM5h05Nürnberg, ZOB6:20 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus1:15 PM7h20Nürnberg, ZOB8:35 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:05 AM5h40Nürnberg, ZOB10:45 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$371One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:55 PM5h40Nürnberg, ZOB3:35 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Cologne:
A bus is $53 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Cologne costing on average $90 (€76).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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