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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Showing times and prices for 04 Jun
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
337 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Fast trains
Of the 42 trains that leave Nuremberg Hbf for Cologne Hbf every day 11 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 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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 52221:003h31Nuremberg Hbf0:31Cologne Hbf£251One-way0 changes- ICE 522 · ICE 92021:004h54Nuremberg Hbf1:54Cologne Hbf£251One-way1 change
- ICE 122019:324h42Nuremberg Hbf0:14Cologne Hbf£271One-way0 changes
- ICE 520 · IC 6040222:007h44Nuremberg Hbf5:44Cologne Hbf£271One-way1 change
- ICE 52619:013h15Nuremberg Hbf22:16Cologne Hbf£421One-way0 changes
- ICE 52619:013h15Nuremberg Hbf22:16Cologne Hbf£421One-way0 changes
- ICE 822 · S66:003h23Nuremberg Hbf9:23Cologne Hbf£761One-way1 change
- ICE 726 · S69:003h23Nuremberg Hbf12:23Cologne Hbf£981One-way1 change
- ICE 728 · S68:003h23Nuremberg Hbf11:23Cologne Hbf£981One-way1 change
- ICE 722 · S611:003h23Nuremberg Hbf14:23Cologne Hbf£891One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne 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 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 337 km
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4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88652 · ICE 618 | 22:38 Nuremberg Hbf | 7h44 | 6:22 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
59135 · ICE 618+ 84298 | 22:44 Nuremberg Hbf | 7h38 | 6:22 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
58238 · 58406 · ICE 222+ 24302 | 23:09 Nuremberg Hbf | 7h34 | 6:43 Cologne Hbf | 3 changes | |
| Thursday 4 June | |||||
 NJ 40490+ RE5 | 1:38 Nuremberg Hbf | 6h51 | 8:29 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
RE55+ ICE 220+NJ 40420 | 1:42 Nuremberg Hbf | 7h01 | 8:43 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1022 | On time 5:28 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h38 | 10:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1022 · ICE 204 | On time 5:28 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h37 | 9:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 822 · S6 | On time 6:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 9:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 822 · ICE 896 · ICE 1049 | On time 6:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 5h15 | 11:15 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 820 · S6 | On time 7:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 10:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1020 · ICE 202 | On time 7:28 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h37 | 11:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1020 | On time 7:28 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h37 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 728 · S6 | On time 8:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 11:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 728 · 4493 · IC 1947 | On time 8:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 5h06 | 13:06 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 726 · S6 | On time 9:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 12:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 926 | On time 9:31 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h34 | 14:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 926 · ICE 200 | On time 9:31 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h34 | 13:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 724 · S6 | On time 10:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 13:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 724 · 4495 · ICE 1645 | On time 10:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 5h08 | 15:08 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 722 · S6 | On time 11:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 14:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1228 · ICE 108 | On time 11:32 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h33 | 15:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1228 | On time 11:32 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h34 | 16:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 720 · S6 | On time 12:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 15:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 628 · S6 | On time 13:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 16:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 28 | On time 13:32 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h34 | 18:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 28 · ICE 106 | On time 13:32 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h33 | 17:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 626 · S6 | On time 14:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 17:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 626 · 4757 · IC 1941 | On time 14:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 5h05 | 19:05 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 624 · S6 | On time 14:59 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h24 | 18:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1224 | On time 15:32 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h33 | 20:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1224 · ICE 104 | On time 15:32 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h33 | 19:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 622 · 4499 · ICE 1649 | On time 16:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 5h06 | 21:06 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 622 · S6 | On time 16:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 19:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 620 · S6 | On time 17:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 20:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 24 · ICE 102 | On time 17:32 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h33 | 21:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 24 | On time 17:32 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h43 | 22:15 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 528 · 10284 | On time 18:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h26 | 21:26 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 526 | On time 19:01 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h15 | 22:16 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1220 | On time 19:32 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h42 | 0:14 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1220 · ICE 100 | On time 19:32 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h38 | 23:10 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 524 | On time 20:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h39 | 23:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 522 | On time 21:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h31 | 0:31 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 522 · ICE 920 | On time 21:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h54 | 1:54 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 520 · IC 60402 | On time 22:00 Nuremberg Hbf | 7h44 | 5:44 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf
GermanyGermany
Trains from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 337 km distance in 3h 23m.
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
Distance 337 km |
Average train duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Nuremberg Hbf and Cologne Hbf from £16. 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 23m
Cheapest Price
£16
Deutsche Bahn frequency
6 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
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 54m
Cheapest Price
£59
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
8 a day
FAQs: Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne 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 Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £60.
The train journey from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf covers a distance of 337 km and takes approximately 3h 23m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf is 337 km.
The first train from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 6:00.
The last train from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf departs at 21:00.
Trains from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Nuremberg Hbf and Cologne Hbf. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf is by train, costing approximately £16.
Booking trains from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne 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 Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Hbf offers varied scenery, including picturesque views of the Franconian and Rhineland landscapes, charming villages, and stretches along the Rhine River, known for its vineyards and castles.
A day trip from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Hbf is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 23m. Trains run 7 times per day over a distance of 337 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Nuremberg Hbf to Cologne Hbf.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nuremberg Hbf and Cologne Hbf
Nuremberg
Cologne
The major train station for departures in Nuremberg is Nürnberg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nürnberg Hbf for your trip from Nuremberg to Cologne.
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: 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.
The major train station for arrivals in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your journey to Cologne from Nuremberg.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation 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.
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