The average train between Nuremberg Airport (NUE) and Cologne takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Cologne. 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 every 2 hours between Nuremberg Airport (NUE) and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Cologne train services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg (VGN), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Cologne train services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg (VGN), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Cologne train tickets online with Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg (VGN) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Nuremberg Airport (NUE) and Cologne is 334.4 km. The road distance is 410 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €70–320 and the journey takes 3h 14m.