How far is Cologne from Nuremberg?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Nuremberg?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Bahnhofstraße, 11, in Nuremberg.

Bus Cologne to Nuremberg from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Nuremberg on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Terminál 2	5h 30m	1:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	Cheapest
Bus	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 55m	4:30am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 55m	8:10am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 10m	2:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 55m	5:30pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:24 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Nuremberg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Nuremberg. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

337 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $93	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $408	Average Duration3h 29m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $81	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

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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 travelling from Cologne to Nuremberg by bus

How far is Cologne from Nuremberg?
The distance between Cologne and Nuremberg is around 337 km (209 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Nuremberg?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Bahnhofstraße, 11, in Nuremberg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$33

11-17

$33

Today

$33

11-19

$33

11-20

$38

11-21

No data

11-22

No data

11-23

$33

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Nuremberg was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $33

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 $33 to $76 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 $33 which is on 2025-11-23.

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.