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Germanisches Nationalmuseum Nürnberg
Leading art museum with major European paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to modern times.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$140
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$161
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 19 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
4 h 41 m
Trains on Sep 18
4
Distance
345 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cottbus to Nuremberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cottbus to Nuremberg will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
It's difficult to get from Cottbus to Nuremberg without transferring at least once.
18385 · ICE 91
18385 · ICE 91 · ICE 1007
18387 · ICE 509
18427 · 18285 · 16512 · S5X
18385 · ICE 91 · ICE 1007
18385 · ICE 91
18387 · ICE 509
18427 · 18285 · 16512 · S5XOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cottbus to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $82, while a flight costs an average of $466.
Distance: 214 miles (345 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$131 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $466 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cottbus to Nuremberg:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cottbus to Nuremberg costing on average $131.
A bus is $384 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cottbus to Nuremberg costing on average $466.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (4h 20m by train vs 4h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $131 compared to roughly $75 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cottbus to Nuremberg trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18385 · ICE 91 · ICE 1007 | On time 9:03 AM Cottbus Hbf | 4h19 | 1:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18385 · ICE 91 | Delayed 9:03 AM Cottbus Hbf | 4h27 | 11:38 AM 11:38 AMNuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
18427 · 18285 · 16512 · S5X | On time 9:14 AM Cottbus Hbf | 5h08 | 2:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
18387 · ICE 509 | Delayed 11:03 AM Cottbus Hbf | 4h49 | 1:55 PM 1:55 PMNuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
18387 · ICE 1558 · ICE 1009 | On time 11:03 AM Cottbus Hbf | 4h19 | 3:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18429 · 18287 · 16516 · S5X | On time 11:14 AM Cottbus Hbf | 5h08 | 4:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
18389 · ICE 1205 | On time 1:03 PM Cottbus Hbf | 4h27 | 5:30 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
18389 · ICE 1205 · ICE 1101 | On time 1:03 PM Cottbus Hbf | 4h19 | 5:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18431 · 18289 · 16520 · S5X | 1:14 PM Cottbus Hbf | 5h08 | 6:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
18355 · 62025 · ICE 1163 | 2:02 PM Cottbus Hbf | 4h53 | 6:55 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18391 · ICE 603 | Delayed 3:03 PM Cottbus Hbf | 4h49 | 5:54 PM 5:54 PMNuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
18391 · ICE 1554 · ICE 1103 | On time 3:03 PM Cottbus Hbf | 4h19 | 7:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18433 · 18291 · 16524 · S5X | On time 3:14 PM Cottbus Hbf | 5h08 | 8:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
18393 · ICE 605 | Delayed 5:03 PM Cottbus Hbf | 4h49 | 7:54 PM 7:54 PMNuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
18393 · ICE 1552 · ICE 1105 | On time 5:03 PM Cottbus Hbf | 4h19 | 9:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18435 · 18293 · 16528 · S5X | On time 5:14 PM Cottbus Hbf | 5h08 | 10:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
18395 · S5X · ICE 1107 | On time 7:03 PM Cottbus Hbf | 4h19 | 11:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18395 · ICE 607 | Delayed 7:03 PM Cottbus Hbf | 4h50 | 9:58 PM 9:58 PMNuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3135 · ICE 840 · ICE 1081 | On time 8:03 PM Cottbus Hbf | 8h45 | 4:48 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18397 · ICE 905 | On time 9:05 PM Cottbus Hbf | 7h57 | 5:02 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3141 · ICE 1501 | On time 11:03 PM Cottbus Hbf | 9h19 | 8:22 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Cottbus to Nuremberg run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 but you can travel from only $67 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 214 miles (345 km) distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 214 miles (345 km) |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 2 days |
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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Nuremberg Hbf -> Nuremberg Hauptmarkt
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cottbus to Nuremberg by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nuremberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cottbus to Nuremberg trains use the Cottbus Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cottbus and Nuremberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cottbus Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Esscobar, Ratskeller Cottbus
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cottbus Hauptbahnhof.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Cottbus, Lindner Congress Hotel Cottbus, Sorat Hotel Cottbus.
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
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