How to get to Cologne from Nice

There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Cologne including taking a train, coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Cologne is a train with an average price of £102.

This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Cologne:

A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Nice to Cologne costing on average £108.

A train is £221 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Cologne costing on average £323.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 18m.

Coach takes on average 20h 11m.

The Nice to Cologne distance is approximately 804 km.

The average frequency per day from Nice to Cologne is:

• Around 9 flights per day.
• Around 9 coaches per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Cologne as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nice to Cologne:

• Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
• Coaches mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Cologne by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by coach.
• Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Cologne by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Nice to Cologne:

• 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings.

Omio customers who travel from Nice to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Nice to Cologne, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

In Cologne, visitors can explore the Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with impressive Gothic architecture, and visit the Museum Ludwig for modern art by artists like Picasso and Warhol. A Rhine River Cruise offers scenic views of the city's skyline and landmarks, while the Hohenzollern Bridge is known for love locks and panoramic river views. The Old Town (Altstadt) charms with historic streets and traditional beer halls. Families might enjoy the Cologne Zoo, which is rich in diverse animal species. For culture and entertainment, attend a concert at the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, or discover the Belgian Quarter’s trendy boutiques and cafes. The Cologne Chocolate Museum provides an interactive experience about chocolate history, and the Botanical Gardens Flora showcases beautiful plant species and floral displays.

To fully enjoy Cologne's main attractions, including the Cologne Cathedral, museums, and Rhine River cruises, plan to spend about 2 to 3 days.