How far is Cologne from Nuremberg?

About 209 miles (337 km) separate Cologne and Nuremberg.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Nuremberg?

Most of the buses traveling from Cologne to Nuremberg leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Bahnhofstraße, 11. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nuremberg?

Once in Nuremberg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Imperial Castle, Main Market Square, Church of Our Lady and Beautiful Fountain, Memorium Nuremberg Trials, DB Railway Museum and Germanisches Nationalmuseum.

Bus Cologne to Nuremberg from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cologne to Nuremberg on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h 10m	10:20pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 30m	10:20pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
Bus	6:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	5h 15m	11:25pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 5m	3:05am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Cologne CGN Airport (train station)	20h	7:00pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Nuremberg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nuremberg. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

209 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $80	Average Duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $283	Average Duration3h 29m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $56	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,327 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

Musil Tour

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,128 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Nuremberg?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Nuremberg

A - Bahnhofstraße, 11

B - Bahnhofstraße, 87

C - Schlachthofstraße 11

D - Breslauer Str. 304

E - Frankenschnellweg

F - Nürnberg Rennweg

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Nuremberg by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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$23

11/15

$23

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$23

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$23

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$23

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$23

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Nuremberg was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $35 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Nuremberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-17.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Nuremberg?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 55m	Avg Price$34	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 29m	Avg Price$74	Daily Departures30
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h 20m	Avg Price$39	Daily Departures11