The average train between Cologne and Nürnberg Messe takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Nürnberg Messe. 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 hourly between Cologne and Nürnberg Messe. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Nürnberg Messe at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Nürnberg Messe. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Nürnberg Messe station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Cologne to Nürnberg Messe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Nürnberg Messe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
The distance between Cologne and Nürnberg Messe is 341.1 km. The road distance is 407 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €70–310 and the journey takes 3h 13m.