How to travel from Cologne to Nuremburg, Germany

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Nuremberg (NUE).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Nuremberg.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance404km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cologne and Nuremburg

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Cologne to Nuremburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Cologne and Nuremburg

Transport options from Cologne to Nuremburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
1h 45m
€165($165)
hourly429km (267 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Fly1h 45m
€225($225)
every 30 mins364km (226 miles)
Plane and Train3h 10m
€195($195)
every 15 mins660km (410 miles)
Train to Duesseldorf Flughafen, plane3h 35m
€210($210)
hourly751km (467 miles)
Train to Duesseldorf Flughafen, plane3h 50m
€275($275)
hourly480km (299 miles)
Train
3h 15m
€95($95)
hourly402km (250 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€54($54)
on demand404km (251 miles)

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Airports near Nuremburg

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

NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Nuremburg
MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Nuremburg
STR
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Nuremburg