What is the cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral?

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral is to rideshare which costs €12 - €25 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral?

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral is to fly and train which takes 3h 11m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nuremberg and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral?

The distance between Nuremberg and Cologne Cathedral is 404 km. The road distance is 404.9 km.

How do I travel from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral without a car?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €70 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral?

The train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Hbf takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral bus from?

Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Nuremberg station.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral train from?

Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €42 - €45 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral train arrive?

Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral is 405 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral.

How do I get a train ticket from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral?

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Where can I stay near Cologne Cathedral?

There are 1823+ hotels available in Cologne Cathedral.

Can I share a ride from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nuremberg and Cologne Cathedral. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 41 / ...
3h 17m
€70–240
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Nuremberg to Colognerideshare 403.6 km
4h 38m
€12–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N280 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 2m
€38–74
Drive 404.9 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedralcar 404.9 km
3h 26m
€59–85
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 10m
€113–331
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41
4h 12m
€70–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg to Köln Hbfbus
6h 19m
€42–45
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain
3h 11m
€115–263
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
4h 43m
€114–332
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 1m
€148–328
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 30m
€123–361

Nuremberg to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

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Distance: 403.7 km
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Nuremberg, Germany and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €70–240 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Nuremberg to Köln Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 6h 17m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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