The average train between Nuremberg and Köthen takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg to Köthen. 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 Nuremberg and Köthen. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Köthen at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Köthen. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Köthen station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Nuremberg to Köthen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Köthen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Book your Nuremberg to Köthen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Nuremberg and Köthen is 263.1 km. The road distance is 318 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–220 and the journey takes 1h 37m.