What's the distance between Nuremberg and Cologne by coach?

The distance between Nuremberg and Cologne by coach is approximately 209 miles (337 km).

What is the best way to go from Nuremberg to Cologne without a car?

You can travel to Cologne from Nuremberg by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Nuremberg to Cologne from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Nuremberg to Cologne on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:55	Bahnhofstraße, 11	5h 40m	03:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	20:20	Bahnhofstraße, 11	6h 35m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Nuremberg to Cologne on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:45	Bahnhofstraße, 11	5h 20m	08:05	Terminál 2	Cheapest
Bus	01:15	Bahnhofstraße, 11	5h 5m	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	05:05	Bahnhofstraße, 11	5h 40m	10:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:25	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h	17:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	13:15	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h 20m	20:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Nuremberg to Cologne on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:45	Bahnhofstraße, 11	5h 20m	08:05	Terminál 2	Cheapest
Bus	01:15	Bahnhofstraße, 11	5h 5m	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	05:05	Bahnhofstraße, 11	5h 40m	10:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:25	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h	17:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	13:15	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h 20m	20:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

4h 10mAverage duration

209 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£20 - £81	Average duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £221	Average duration3h 28m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £37	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,361 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

RegioJet

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Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,137 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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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 travelling by bus from Nuremberg to Cologne

What's the distance between Nuremberg and Cologne by coach?
The distance between Nuremberg and Cologne by coach is approximately 209 miles (337 km).
What is the best way to go from Nuremberg to Cologne without a car?
You can travel to Cologne from Nuremberg by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£18

17/11

£18

Today

£18

19/11

£18

20/11

£18

21/11

£18

22/11

£18

23/11

£18

The cheapest trip from Nuremberg to Cologne was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £18

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 £18 to £32 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 £18, which is on 2025-11-19.

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.