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Nuremberg Central Station to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nuremberg Central Station and Cologne takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg Central Station 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.

3h 23m
Duration
402 km
Distance
€80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Nuremberg Central Station to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Nuremberg Central Station and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg Central Station is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 14m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 14m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 3h 14m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 3h 14m • Direct
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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 53m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 53m • Direct
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    train train 3h 55m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nuremberg Central Station to Cologne? 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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  • Distance: 402.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Nuremberg Central Station, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €65–140 and the journey takes 3h 56m.

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