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The average train between Cologne and Nancy takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Nancy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 49m
Duration
531 km
Distance
€119
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83 / ...
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Nancytrain train Ter
6h 12m
€96–191

Cologne to Nancy train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Nancy. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Nancy at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)15h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 51m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 50m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 530.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Nancy, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Nancy via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 12m.

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