Cologne to Nice Trains

Cologne to Nice trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Nice takes 12h 36m and the fastest train takes 10h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Nice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 36m
Duration: 1,500 km
Distance: €445
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Villetrain Tgv

10h 20m

€352–595

Cologne to Nice train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Nice. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Nice at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 12h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:39 AM → 8:04 PM
11h 25m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 10:13 PM
11h 34m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 11:04 PM
10h 25m • 2 changes
6:44 PM → 2:10 PM
Arrives next day
19h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:05 PM
10h 26m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 8:04 PM
11h 25m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 10:13 PM
11h 34m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 11:04 PM
10h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:05 PM
10h 26m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 8:04 PM
11h 25m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 11:04 PM
10h 25m • 2 changes
6:44 PM → 2:10 PM
Arrives next day
19h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:05 PM
10h 26m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 8:04 PM
11h 25m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 11:04 PM
10h 25m • 2 changes
6:44 PM → 2:10 PM
Arrives next day
19h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:05 PM
10h 26m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 8:04 PM
11h 25m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 11:04 PM
10h 25m • 2 changes
6:44 PM → 2:10 PM
Arrives next day
19h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:05 PM
10h 26m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 8:04 PM
11h 25m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 10:13 PM
11h 34m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 11:04 PM
10h 25m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:05 PM
10h 26m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 8:04 PM
11h 25m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 10:13 PM
11h 34m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 11:04 PM
10h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Nice? 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.

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Train via Paris

Cologne to Nice train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:39 AM → 8:04 PM

10:39 AM → 10:13 PM

12:39 PM → 11:04 PM

6:44 PM → 2:10 PMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:05 PM

8:39 AM → 8:04 PM

10:39 AM → 10:13 PM

12:39 PM → 11:04 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:05 PM

8:39 AM → 8:04 PM

12:39 PM → 11:04 PM

6:44 PM → 2:10 PMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:05 PM

8:39 AM → 8:04 PM

12:39 PM → 11:04 PM

6:44 PM → 2:10 PMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:05 PM

8:39 AM → 8:04 PM

12:39 PM → 11:04 PM

6:44 PM → 2:10 PMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:05 PM

8:39 AM → 8:04 PM

10:39 AM → 10:13 PM

12:39 PM → 11:04 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:05 PM

8:39 AM → 8:04 PM

10:39 AM → 10:13 PM

12:39 PM → 11:04 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord

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