What is the distance between Nuremberg and Cologne?

The distance separating Nuremberg and Cologne is 209 miles (337 km).

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

If you're headed to Cologne from Nuremberg, chances are that your bus will leave from Bahnhofstraße, 11 and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main departure and arrival 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 Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Roman Praetorium, Cologne Zoo, Historic Town Hall, Köln Triangle Panorama and Boat tours on the Rhine.

Bus Nuremberg to Cologne from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Nuremberg to Cologne on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h 20m	8:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h 55m	9:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	6h 5m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	6h 35m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:55pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	5h 40m	3:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Nuremberg to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

209 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $121	Average Duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $283	Average Duration3h 28m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $48	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,334 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

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,129 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Nuremberg and Cologne?

Stops in Nuremberg

A - Bahnhofstraße, 11

B - Bahnhofstraße, 87

C - Schlachthofstraße 11

D - Breslauer Str. 304

E - Frankenschnellweg

F - Nürnberg Rennweg

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Nuremberg to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Nuremberg and Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nuremberg to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

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

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$23

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$23

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The cheapest trip from Nuremberg to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 17, 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 Nuremberg to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $48 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 $23 which is on 2025-11-17.

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

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$32	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 28m	Avg Price$76	Daily Departures20
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h 10m	Avg Price$35	Daily Departures8