The cheapest and fastest trains from Nantes to Cologne
Cheapest price
€248
Average price
€248
Fastest journey
7 h 26 m
Average duration
7 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
744 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Cologne will cost around €248 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €248.
It's difficult to get from Nantes to Cologne without transferring at least once.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nantes to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, and a flight costs an average of €208.
Distance: 744 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€225 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest | €493 Average price |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 18m Average total duration 12h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nantes to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Cologne trains for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:59 AM Nantes | 7h30 | 1:29 PM Cologne | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Nantes to Cologne by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nantes to Cologne
Trains from Nantes to Cologne run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €191 but you can travel from only €41 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 744 km distance in 7h 26m.
Distance 744 km |
Average train duration 6h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €191 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 7h 26m |
First train 00:35 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: TGV, TGV INOUI from Nantes to Cologne trainsTGV, TGV INOUI trains will get you between Nantes and Cologne from €41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Nantes to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Cologne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nantes to Cologne
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
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