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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf
Showing times and prices for 29 May
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£98
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
337 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Fast trains
Of the 37 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Nuremberg Hbf every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 337 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 m 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.
ICE 911 · ICE 5235:253h33Cologne Hbf8:58Nuremberg Hbf£601One-way1 change- ICE 102119:534h49Cologne Hbf0:42Nuremberg Hbf£601One-way0 changes
- 17366 · ICE 823 · ICE 102120:254h17Cologne Hbf0:42Nuremberg Hbf£631One-way2 changes
- ICE 5235:183h40Cologne Hbf8:58Nuremberg Hbf£641One-way0 changes
- ICE 8273:213h37Cologne Hbf6:58Nuremberg Hbf£731One-way0 changes
- S6 · ICE 72114:373h21Cologne Hbf17:58Nuremberg Hbf£1241One-way1 change
- ICE 1713 · ICE 5277:333h25Cologne Hbf10:58Nuremberg Hbf£1061One-way1 change
- 28508 · ICE 5298:313h27Cologne Hbf11:58Nuremberg Hbf£1241One-way1 change
- 28510 · ICE 6219:313h27Cologne Hbf12:58Nuremberg Hbf£1091One-way1 change
- 28512 · ICE 62310:313h27Cologne Hbf13:58Nuremberg Hbf£1091One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 337 km
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£66 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Friday 29 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 827 | On time 3:21 Cologne Hbf | 3h37 | 6:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 521 | On time 4:28 Cologne Hbf | 3h28 | 7:56 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 523 | On time 5:18 Cologne Hbf | 3h40 | 8:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 911 · ICE 523 | On time 5:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h33 | 8:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1221 | On time 5:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h37 | 10:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 28504 · ICE 525 | On time 6:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 9:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1648 · ICE 1557 · ICE 785 | 6:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h32 | 12:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 101 · ICE 1221 | On time 6:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h36 | 10:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1713 · ICE 527 | On time 7:33 Cologne Hbf | 3h25 | 10:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 25 | 7:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h37 | 12:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 28508 · ICE 529 | On time 8:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 11:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1940+ 24513+4613 · ICE 787 | On time 8:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h32 | 14:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 103 · ICE 25 | 8:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h36 | 12:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 28510 · ICE 621 | On time 9:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 12:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1225 | On time 9:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h37 | 14:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 28512 · ICE 623 | On time 10:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 13:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2013+24517+4617 · ICE 789 | On time 10:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h32 | 16:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 105 · ICE 1225 | On time 10:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h36 | 14:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 28514 · ICE 625 | On time 11:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 14:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 28516 · ICE 627 | On time 12:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 15:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1644+24521+4621 · ICE 881 | On time 12:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h32 | 18:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 1229 | On time 13:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h37 | 18:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| S6 · ICE 721 | On time 14:37 Cologne Hbf | 3h21 | 17:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 1946+24525+4625 · ICE 883 | On time 14:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h32 | 20:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 109 · ICE 1229 | On time 14:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h36 | 18:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 28522 · ICE 723 | On time 15:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 18:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 927 | 15:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h37 | 20:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 28524 · ICE 725 | On time 16:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 19:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 1948 · 29695 · ICE 729 | On time 16:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h05 | 21:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 201 · ICE 927 | On time 16:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h36 | 20:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 28526 · ICE 727 | On time 17:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 20:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 929 | On time 17:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h37 | 22:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 28528 · ICE 729 | 18:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 21:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 203 · ICE 929 | On time 18:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h36 | 22:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 28530 · ICE 821 | On time 19:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 22:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1021 | On time 19:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h49 | 0:42 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17366 · ICE 823 · ICE 1021 | On time 20:25 Cologne Hbf | 4h17 | 0:42 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Deutsche Bahn as well as Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH or Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) offer trains services from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf.
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Why book with Omio vs Deutsche Bahn?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf
GermanyGermany
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:21, the last at 19:54. The fastest train covers the 337 km distance in 3h 27m.
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
Coach from £18
Distance 337 km |
Average train duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 1:21 |
Last train 19:54 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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
Coach from £18
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Nuremberg Hbf from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 27m
Cheapest Price
£23
Deutsche Bahn frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 23m
Cheapest Price
£66
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH frequency
2 a day
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 16m
Cheapest Price
£59
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nuremberg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £23, while the average price tends to be around £66.
The train journey from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf covers a distance of 337 km and takes approximately 3h 27m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf is 337 km.
The first train from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf leaves at 1:21.
The last train from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf departs at 19:54.
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Cologne Hbf and Nuremberg Hbf. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf is by coach, costing approximately £18.
Booking trains from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Köln Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, passing through the picturesque Rhine Valley with views of the river and castles, as well as the scenic countryside of Bavaria.
A day trip from Köln Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 27m. However, there are 8 trains available per day, allowing for flexible travel options. The distance is 337 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Nuremberg Hbf
Cologne
Nuremberg
The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your trip from Cologne to Nuremberg.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
The major train station for arrivals in Nuremberg is Nürnberg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nürnberg Hbf for your journey to Nuremberg from Cologne.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5.
Dining
- Burger King
- Cantina Estacion Mediterrano
- Coffee Fellows
- Dallmayr Cafebar
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Sportsbar
- Istanbul Döner
- & many more
Accessibility
- Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- IntercityHotel Nuremberg
- Park Plaza Nuremberg
- Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
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