How to travel from Nice to Cologne, Germany

The distance between Nice and Cologne is around 824km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice to Cologne by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated byEurowings+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Koeln Hbf.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cologne.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Distance1,137km (706 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Cologne

There are several options for getting from Nice to Cologne by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Nice and Cologne is around 824km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 805km (500 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Nice and Cologne by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Cologne is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Cologne, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Cologne. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Cologne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Thalys, Swiss Railways and Luxembourg Railways (CFL) run train services between Nice and Cologne. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 9h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nice and Cologne. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Cologne. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Cologne Bonn (CGN). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Cologne with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Eurowings, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines fly between Nice and Cologne. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Cologne Bonn (CGN). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Nice to Cologne typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Cologne Bonn (CGN).

The closest major airport to Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Cologne. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nice and Cologne. The distance is around 1,137km (706 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Cologne is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

How do I get from Nice to Cologne

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Cologne

Transport options from Nice to Cologne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 25m
€185($185)
every 20 mins824km (512 miles)
Plane and Train2h 50m
€75($75)
every 30 mins903km (561 miles)
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), Train2h 55m
€135($135)
hourly892km (554 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 25m
€300($300)
5 times a day1,500km (932 miles)
Train via Nancy15hrs
€675($675)
twice a week1,557km (967 miles)
Drive
10h 45m
€205($205)
on demand1,137km (706 miles)

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Airports near Cologne

The following major airports near Cologne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Cologne
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Cologne
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Cologne