The average train between Cologne and Nîmes takes 9h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Nîmes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Nîmes. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Nîmes at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Nîmes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Nîmes station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
Cologne to Nîmes train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Nîmes train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Nimes station.
Book your Cologne to Nîmes train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cologne and Nîmes is 812.7 km. The road distance is 1,218 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Nimes via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 24m.