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How to get fromCologne to Nürnberg Flughafenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Nürnberg Flughafen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    3h 31m
    €75–322

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Köln Hbf to Nurembergbus bus
    6h 47m
    €20–39

  3. Bus via Frankfurt am Main

    1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Fürth Main Stationbus bus N884
    6h 46m

  4. Drive 402.1 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Nürnberg Flughafencar car 402.1 km
    3h 27m
    €58–83

  5. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Nuremberg Airport

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane plane DUS - NUE
    4h 13m
    €109–275

  6. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane plane FRA - NUE
    2h 39m
    €120–282

  7. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane CGN - MUC
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train
    4h 43m
    €114–372

  8. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane DUS - MUC
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train
    5h 22m
    €130–395

Cologne to Nürnberg Flughafen by train and subway

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Nürnberg Flughafen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €70–320 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Nürnberg Flughafen via Frankfurt central train station, Fürth Main Station, and Fürth in around 6h 46m.

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