Cologne to Nuremberg distance
The distance from Cologne (Germany) to Nuremberg (Germany) is 404 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 9 min. The straight-line distance is 336 km (209 miles); Nuremberg lies to the ESE of Cologne.
Reverse direction: Nuremberg to Cologne distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 336 km | 55 min |
| Car (road) | 404 km | 4 h 9 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Cologne to Nuremberg would cost roughly 816–1097 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 404 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Nuremberg
Nuremberg is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 27′ 15.44″ N, 11° 4′ 28.43″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.45 |
| Longitude | 11.07 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 529,508 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Cologne and Nuremberg is at 50.21° N, 9.05° E.
The nearest town is Ronneburg, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen — about 168 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cologne from Nuremberg?
By car it is 404 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 9 min. The straight-line distance between Cologne and Nuremberg is 336 kilometres (209 miles or 181 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Nuremberg?
The driving distance is 404 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 9 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Nuremberg from Cologne?
Nuremberg lies to the ESE (118°) as seen from Cologne.
How long is a flight from Cologne to Nuremberg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 55 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Cologne to Nuremberg cost?
Over 404 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Cologne to Nuremberg would cost roughly 816–1097 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |
Distances from Nuremberg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Nuremberg → Erlangen | 17 km |
| Nuremberg → Ingolstadt | 95 km |
| Nuremberg → Rothenburg ob der Tauber | 104 km |
| Nuremberg → Würzburg | 107 km |
| Nuremberg → Regensburg | 110 km |
| Nuremberg → Augsburg | 146 km |
| Nuremberg → Munich | 169 km |
| Nuremberg → Heilbronn | 171 km |