Bus Tickets from Nuremberg to Cologne

Next departures

Next departures for Nuremberg to Cologne on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
RegioJet
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Terminál 2Cheapest
Flixbus
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Fastest
Flixbus
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixbus
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixbus
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Nuremberg to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$26 - $71Average Duration5h 55m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$19 - $190Average Duration3h 38m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average Price$20 - $49Average Duration4h 20m
14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Nuremberg to Cologne

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

8carpool per day
4h 20mAverage Duration
$20Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Nuremberg to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$32
Average bus trip duration5h 55m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure1:15am
Distance201 miles (324 km)
Latest bus departure9:55pm

Nuremberg to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Nuremberg - Cologne

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/30
$27
10/01
$23
Today
$27
10/03
$31
10/04
$23
10/05
$23
10/06
$23
10/07
$23
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Nuremberg to Cologne was searched and found on Oct 4, 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 $117 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 2025-10-04.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Nuremberg to Cologne.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Nuremberg to Cologne, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Nuremberg to Cologne that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Nuremberg to Cologne, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Nuremberg by bus?

Bus from Cologne to Nuremberg

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Train from Nuremberg to Cologne

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