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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Nuremberg to Cologne
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
336 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nuremberg to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Cologne will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
Of the 13 buses that leave Nuremberg for Cologne on Thu, Dec 11, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct buses cover the 336 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Nuremberg to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 336 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€30 Average price Cheapest | €96 Average price |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nuremberg to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Cologne buses for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 9:25 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 7h00 | 4:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:15 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 7h20 | 7:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:25 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 6h05 | 8:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:20 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 6h35 | 1:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:55 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 5h40 | 2:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:15 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 5h05 | 5:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 1:45 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 5h20 | 7:05 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:05 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 5h40 | 9:45 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nuremberg to Cologne
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Buses from Nuremberg to Cologne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 336 km distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 336 km |
Average bus duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Nuremberg to CologneYou can travel by bus between Nuremberg to Cologne with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nuremberg to Cologne
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bakery (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 36, 46, 47 Metro: U1, U2 Train: S1, S2
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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