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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
337 km
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 £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 38 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Nuremberg Hbf every day 7 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 105 · ICE 2710:543h36Cologne Hbf14:30Nuremberg Hbf£441One-way1 change- ICE 19 · 4637 · 58001 · 5820321:189h36Cologne Hbf6:54Nuremberg Hbf£451One-way3 changes
- ICE 2911:534h37Cologne Hbf16:30Nuremberg Hbf£461One-way0 changes
- ICE 279:534h37Cologne Hbf14:30Nuremberg Hbf£511One-way0 changes
- ICE 617 · IC 2542 · 4637 · 5800121:549h00Cologne Hbf6:54Nuremberg Hbf£541One-way4 changes
- S6 · ICE 72114:373h21Cologne Hbf17:58Nuremberg Hbf£1071One-way1 change
- S11 · ICE 5256:353h23Cologne Hbf9:58Nuremberg Hbf£1071One-way1 change
- ICE 1713 · ICE 5277:333h25Cologne Hbf10:58Nuremberg Hbf£1041One-way1 change
- 28508 · ICE 5298:313h27Cologne Hbf11:58Nuremberg Hbf£1071One-way1 change
- 28510 · ICE 6219:313h27Cologne Hbf12:58Nuremberg Hbf£931One-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 £22.
Distance: 337 km
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£65 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, Monday 13 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 827 | On time 3:21 Cologne Hbf | 3h42 | 7:03 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 521 | On time 4:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h30 | 8:01 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| S12 · ICE 1923 | 5:11 Cologne Hbf | 3h47 | 8:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 911 · ICE 523 | On time 5:25 Cologne Hbf | 3h33 | 8:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 23 | 5:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h37 | 10:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| S11 · ICE 525 | On time 6:35 Cologne Hbf | 3h23 | 9:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2348 · 4609 · ICE 785+ 24509 | On time 6:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h32 | 12:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 101 · ICE 23 | 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 2040 · 4613 · ICE 787+24513 | 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 27 | 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 | |
| ICE 2013 · 4617 · ICE 789+24517 | 10:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h32 | 16:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 105 · ICE 27 | 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 | |
| ICE 29 | 11:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h37 | 16:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 28516 · ICE 627 | On time 12:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 15:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2544 · 4621 · ICE 881+24521 | On time 12:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h32 | 18:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 107 · ICE 29 | On time 12:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h36 | 16:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 28518 · ICE 629 | On time 13:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 16:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 229 | On time 13:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h37 | 18:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| S6 · ICE 721 | 14:37 Cologne Hbf | 3h21 | 17:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2046 · 4625 · ICE 883+24525 | On time 14:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h32 | 20:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 109 · ICE 229 | On time 14:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h36 | 18:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 33641 · 29525 · ICE 727 | On time 14:56 Cologne Hbf | 6h02 | 20:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 28522 · ICE 723 | 15:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 18:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 28524 · ICE 725 | On time 16:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 19:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2528 · ICE 729+24529 | 16:53 Cologne Hbf | 5h05 | 21:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 33645 · S8 · ICE 821 | On time 16:56 Cologne Hbf | 6h02 | 22:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 28526 · ICE 727 | On time 17:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 20:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 28528 · ICE 729 | 18:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 21:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 28530 · ICE 821 | On time 19:31 Cologne Hbf | 3h27 | 22:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 19 · 4637 · 58001 · 58203 | On time 21:18 Cologne Hbf | 9h36 | 6:54 Nuremberg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 617 · IC 2542 · 4637 · 58001 | 21:54 Cologne Hbf | 9h00 | 6:54 Nuremberg Hbf | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf
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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 £22 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.
Distance 337 km |
Average train duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
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 |
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
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.
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.
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.
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Nuremberg Hbf
Most Cologne Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf trains use the Köln Messe/Deutz to Nürnberg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Nuremberg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Nürnberg Hbf from Nuremberg city centre
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Hbf train station facilities and services
Nürnberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
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