- Must visit
Germanisches Nationalmuseum Nürnberg
Leading art museum with major European paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to modern times.
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€32
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 22 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
363 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Nuremberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Nuremberg will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 9 buses that leave Düsseldorf for Nuremberg on Wed, Aug 05, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 363 km distance in an average of 6 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 6 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €180.
Distance: 225 miles (363 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €98 Average price | €429 Average price | €66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Nuremberg:
A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Nuremberg costing on average €98.
A bus is €403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Nuremberg costing on average €429.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €40. The journey takes 6h 2m versus 4h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €29 |
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Nuremberg buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:15 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 8h15 | 5:30 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 6h20 | 4:35 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 7h55 | 10:20 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 6h35 | 11:20 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 7h10 | 1:30 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) | 6:50 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 6h20 | 1:10 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 6h30 | 4:20 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 5h55 | 4:30 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:30 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 6h45 | 8:15 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 7h15 | 2:45 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Düsseldorf to Nuremberg run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 225 miles (363 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 225 miles (363 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Nuremberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nuremberg trip today.
Leading art museum with major European paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to modern times.
Museum in Albrecht Dürer’s former home, presenting the artist’s life, workshops, and Renaissance Nuremberg context.
Important museum at the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds, documenting the rise of National Socialism and its legacy.
Nuremberg’s central market square, framed by landmark churches and historic facades, and home to the famous Christkindlesmarkt.
Charming old town quarter below the castle with half-timbered houses, quiet lanes, and a distinctly local medieval atmosphere.
Historic pedestrian street lined with shops and churches, connecting the station area to the heart of the old town.
Small grilled pork sausages seasoned with marjoram, traditionally served three in a bun or with sauerkraut. They are Nuremberg’s most famous protected specialty.
Crisp gingerbread from Nuremberg, often made with nuts, spices, and little or no flour. It is a historic Christmas specialty with protected regional status.
Blue cooked sausages gently poached in a vinegar and onion broth. A Franconian classic valued for its tangy flavor and old-fashioned tavern tradition.
Michelin-starred fine dining with modern Franconian and seasonal tasting menus in an elegant setting within the historic city center.
Traditional Franconian restaurant known for sausages, Schäufele, and local beer. Expect wood-paneled rooms and a lively old-town atmosphere.
Historic bratwurst kitchen near the main market, famous for traditional Nuremberg sausages grilled over beechwood in a classic rustic setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is reasonable. Cheaper than Munich, but pricier than smaller Bavarian towns.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes.
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Nürnberg, ZOB -> Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Nuremberg by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nuremberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Düsseldorf to Nuremberg buses use the Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf to Nürnberg, ZOB station pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Nuremberg bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), Brauerei Schumacher (0.5 km), Pizzeria Trattoria Romantica (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
Available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nürnberg, ZOB is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Bakery (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg, ZOB.
Available at Nürnberg, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg, ZOB: Elevators, ramps.
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