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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nice to Cologne
Cheapest price
€366
Average price
€366
Fastest journey
21 h 17 m
Average duration
21 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Cologne will cost around €366 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €366.
It's difficult to get from Nice to Cologne without transferring at least 2 times.
3:58 PM21h17Nice1:15 PMKöln Hbf€3661One-way2 transfers
- 3:58 PM21h17Nice1:15 PMKöln Hbf€3661One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a train costs an average of €366.
Distance: 297 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€366 Average price | €223 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest |
21h 47m Average total duration 21h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration Fastest 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nice to Cologne
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Trains from Nice to Cologne run on average 1 times per day, taking around 21h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €366 but you can travel from only €40 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 15:40. The fastest train covers the 297 km distance in 21h 17m.
Distance 297 km |
Average train duration 21h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €366 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 21h 17m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 3:40 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI from Nice to Cologne trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Nice and Cologne from €40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
FAQs: Trains from Nice to Cologne
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