How much is the bus ticket from Nuremberg to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Nuremberg to Cologne start from $36. The average price for this route is around $58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Nuremberg to Cologne?

The average bus travel time from Nuremberg to Cologne is 6h 5m, covering a distance of 325 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Nuremberg to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RegioJet , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Nuremberg to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Nuremberg to Cologne at 1:15am. And the latest bus departs at 9:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nuremberg to Cologne?

A bus trip from Nuremberg to Cologne generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Nuremberg to Cologne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1057 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Nuremberg to Cologne?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Nuremberg to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Nuremberg to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Nuremberg to Cologne from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nuremberg to Cologne on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	5h 40m	3:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	5h 5m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	10:25am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h	5:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h 20m	8:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	6h 5m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Nuremberg to Cologne on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	5h 20m	8:05am	Terminál 2	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	5h 5m	6:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	5:05am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	5h 40m	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	5h 55m	11:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h 20m	8:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:28 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Nuremberg to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

337 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $106	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $329	Average Duration3h 27m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $68	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nuremberg and Cologne?

Stops in Nuremberg

A
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Bahnhofstraße, 11, 90402 Nürnberg, Germany
Visit page
B
Bahnhofstraße, 87
Bahnhofstraße 87, 90402 Nürnberg, Germany
C
Schlachthofstraße 11
Schlachthofstraße 11, 90439 Nürnberg, Germany
D
Breslauer Str. 304
Breslauer Str. 304, 90471 Nürnberg, Germany
E
Frankenschnellweg
Frankenschnellweg, 90439 Nürnberg, Germany
F
Nürnberg Rennweg
Rennweg, 90489 Nürnberg, Germany

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,171 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nuremberg to Cologne by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Nuremberg to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Nuremberg to Cologne start from $36. The average price for this route is around $58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Nuremberg to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Nuremberg to Cologne is 6h 5m, covering a distance of 325 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Nuremberg to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Nuremberg to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Nuremberg to Cologne at 1:15am. And the latest bus departs at 9:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nuremberg to Cologne?
A bus trip from Nuremberg to Cologne generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Nuremberg to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1057 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Nuremberg to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Nuremberg to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Nuremberg to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-27

No data

11-28

$38

Today

$33

11-30

$33

12-01

$33

12-02

No data

12-03

$33

12-04

$32

The cheapest trip from Nuremberg to Cologne was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nuremberg to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $98 for a bus ticket from Nuremberg to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.