The distance between Cologne and Nuremburg is around 364km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cologne to Nuremburg by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nuremburg → Cologne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Nuremberg (NUE).
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There are several options for getting from Cologne to Nuremburg by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Cologne and Nuremburg is around 364km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 336km (209 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Cologne and Nuremburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cologne to Nuremburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Cologne and Nuremburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cologne and Nuremburg. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cologne and Nuremburg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 15m.
Deutsche Bahn run train services between Cologne and Nuremburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cologne and Nuremburg. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Nuremberg (NUE). instead which will take 1h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cologne to Nuremburg. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Nuremberg (NUE). instead which will take 1h 45m.
The closest major airport to Nuremburg is Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Nuremburg. Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) and Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cologne and Nuremburg. The distance is around 404km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cologne to Nuremburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 1h 45m | €165($165) | hourly | 429km (267 miles) |
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Fly | 1h 45m | €225($225) | every 30 mins | 364km (226 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 10m | €195($195) | every 15 mins | 660km (410 miles) |
Train to Duesseldorf Flughafen, plane | 3h 35m | €210($210) | hourly | 751km (467 miles) |
Train to Duesseldorf Flughafen, plane | 3h 50m | €275($275) | hourly | 480km (299 miles) |
Train | 3h 15m | €95($95) | hourly | 402km (250 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €54($54) | on demand | 404km (251 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nuremburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.