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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nuremberg to Cologne

Showing times and prices for 16 May

Cheapest price

£14

Average price

£26

Fastest journey

4 h

Average duration

4 h 16 m

Buses per day

15

Distance

336 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nuremberg to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nuremberg to Cologne will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.

Fast coaches

Of the 15 buses that leave Nuremberg for Cologne every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 336 km distance in an average of 4 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .

The slowest buses will take 5 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

BlaBlaCar
16:305h00
Nuremberg
21:30Cologne
£141One-way
0 changes
Regiojet(Prague -> Amsterdam)
02:455h20
Nürnberg, ZOB
08:05Cologne
£171One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
05:504h10
Nuremberg
10:00Cologne
£231One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
10:504h00
Nuremberg
14:50Cologne
£241One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
17:404h00
Nuremberg
21:40Cologne
£241One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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Most popular
Train

£26

Average Price

Cheapest

£69

Average Price

6h 21m

average duration

5h 51m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 38m

average duration

Fastest

5h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Nuremberg to Cologne bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday 15 May
Last updated at 07:00
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus08:25 Nürnberg, ZOB
7h00
15:25 Köln, Flughafen0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:15 Nürnberg, ZOB
7h20
18:35 Köln, Flughafen0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus13:25 Nürnberg, ZOB
6h05
19:30 Köln, Flughafen0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus18:20 Nürnberg, ZOB
6h35
00:55 Köln, Flughafen0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus19:55 Nürnberg, ZOB
5h40
01:35 Köln, Flughafen0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus23:15 Nürnberg, ZOB
5h05
04:20 Köln, Flughafen0 changesdirect
Friday 16 May
studentagencyconnect_regio_jet(Prague -> Amsterdam)00:45 Nürnberg, ZOB
5h20
06:05 Cologne0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus00:55 Nürnberg, ZOB
6h10
07:05 Köln, Flughafen0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus03:05 Nürnberg, ZOB
5h40
08:45 Köln, Flughafen0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus03:45 Nürnberg, ZOB
5h55
09:40 Köln, Flughafen0 changesdirect

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Overview: Bus from Nuremberg to Cologne

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Buses from Nuremberg to Cologne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £15 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £15
Distance
336 km
Average bus duration
5h 51m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Buses per day
11
Direct buses
11
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
5h 5m
First bus
00:15
Last bus
22:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £15

Coach companies: FlixBus Nuremberg to Cologne

You can travel by coach to Cologne from Nuremberg with FlixBus for as low as £22. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Nuremberg to Cologne coach information with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 35 min
  • Cheapest Price: £22
  • FlixBus frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Nuremberg to Cologne coach

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Important Stations and Airports in Nuremberg and Cologne

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Cologne
The major coach station for departures in Nuremberg is Nürnberg, ZOB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nürnberg, ZOB for your trip from Nuremberg to Cologne.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Bahnhofsplatz
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Bakery (in the station)
  • Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Nürnberg, ZOB
  • Bus: 36, 46, 47 Metro: U1, U2 Train: S1, S2
The major coach station for arrivals in Cologne is Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) for your trip to Cologne from Nuremberg.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
carConnection
Car connection
Kennedystrasse
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
  • Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
carConnection
Car connection
Kennedystraße
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.

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