The cheapest and fastest trains from Nuremberg to Cheb
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Cheb is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Cheb will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
It's difficult to get from Nuremberg to Cheb without transferring at least once.
R 3457 · Sp 52837:40 AM2h41Nuremberg Hbf10:21 AMCheb, nádraží$201One-way1 transfer
R 3453 · OPB 79706 · Sp 52815:29 AM2h52Nuremberg Hbf8:21 AMCheb, nádraží$201One-way2 transfers
R 3461 · Sp 52859:40 AM2h41Nuremberg Hbf12:21 PMCheb, nádraží$201One-way1 transfer
R 3469 · Sp 52891:40 PM2h41Nuremberg Hbf4:21 PMCheb, nádraží$201One-way1 transfer
R 3465 · Sp 528711:40 AM2h41Nuremberg Hbf2:21 PMCheb, nádraží$251One-way1 transfer
Bus EV · 52816:09 AM2h12Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz8:21 AMCheb, nádraží$591One-way1 transfer
Bus EV · 52838:05 AM2h16Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz10:21 AMCheb, nádraží$591One-way1 transfer
Bus EV · 528510:05 AM2h16Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz12:21 PMCheb, nádraží$591One-way1 transfer
Bus EV · 528712:05 PM2h16Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz2:21 PMCheb, nádraží$591One-way1 transfer
Bus EV · 3823+
208747:05 AM2h22Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz9:27 AMCheb, nádraží$591One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nuremberg to Cheb
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Cheb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 56m Average total duration 12h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Cheb:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nuremberg to Cheb costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Cheb take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 26m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 58m by train vs 2h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $28 (€23) 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
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.
Live departures
Nuremberg to Cheb train times
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Cheb trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus EV · 4899 · 5283 | 5:00 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 5h21 | 10:21 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
Bus EV · 4899 · 5281 | 5:00 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 3h21 | 8:21 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
Bus EV · 4899+ 20874 | 5:00 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 4h27 | 9:27 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
Bus EV · 4899+ 20872 | 5:00 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 2h27 | 7:27 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
3453+ 79706+ 5283 | 5:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h52 | 10:21 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
3453+ 79706+ 5281 | 5:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h52 | 8:21 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 3453 · OPB 79706 · Sp 5281 | 5:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h52 | 8:21 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
3453+ 79706+ 20874 | 5:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h58 | 9:27 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
Bus EV · 4881+ 20874 | 6:09 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 3h18 | 9:27 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
Bus EV · 5281 | 6:09 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 2h12 | 8:21 AM Cheb, nádraží | 1 transfer | |
Bus EV · 4881 · 5283 | 6:09 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 4h12 | 10:21 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 3455 · OPB 79712 · R 20874 | 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h57 | 9:27 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
3455+ 79712+ 5283 | 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h51 | 10:21 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
3455+ 79712+ 20874 | 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h57 | 9:27 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
Bus EV · 3823 · 5283 | 7:05 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 3h16 | 10:21 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
Bus EV · 3823+ 20874 | 7:05 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 2h22 | 9:27 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 3457 · Sp 5283 | 7:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h41 | 10:21 AM Cheb, nádraží | 1 transfer | |
Bus EV · 5283 | 8:05 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 2h16 | 10:21 AM Cheb, nádraží | 1 transfer | |
Bus EV · 5285 | 8:05 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 4h16 | 12:21 PM Cheb, nádraží | 1 transfer | |
Bus EV · 3825+ 20876 | 8:05 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 3h22 | 11:27 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
Bus EV · 28285 · 5285 | 8:10 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 4h11 | 12:21 PM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 3459 · OPB 79716 · R 20876 | 8:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h47 | 11:27 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
Bus EV · 3825+ 20876 | 9:05 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 2h22 | 11:27 AM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
Bus EV · 5285 | 9:05 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 3h16 | 12:21 PM Cheb, nádraží | 1 transfer | |
Bus EV · 3827+ 20878 | 9:05 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 4h22 | 1:27 PM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
Bus EV · 28289 · 5285 | 9:10 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 3h11 | 12:21 PM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 3461 · Sp 5285 | 9:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h41 | 12:21 PM Cheb, nádraží | 1 transfer | |
Bus EV · 5285 | 10:05 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 2h16 | 12:21 PM Cheb, nádraží | 1 transfer | |
Bus EV · 3827+ 20878 | 10:05 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 3h22 | 1:27 PM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 3463 · OPB 79720 · R 20878 | 10:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h47 | 1:27 PM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
Bus EV · 3827+ 20878 | 11:05 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 2h22 | 1:27 PM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 3465 · Sp 5287 | 11:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h41 | 2:21 PM Cheb, nádraží | 1 transfer | |
Bus EV · 5287 | 12:05 PM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 2h16 | 2:21 PM Cheb, nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 3467 · OPB 79724 · R 20880 | 12:40 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h47 | 3:27 PM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
Bus EV · 3829+ 20880 | 1:05 PM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 2h22 | 3:27 PM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 3469 · Sp 5289 | 1:40 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h41 | 4:21 PM Cheb, nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 3471 · OPB 79728 · R 20882 | 2:40 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h47 | 5:27 PM Cheb, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nuremberg to Cheb
Trains from Nuremberg to Cheb run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:53, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (117 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 72 miles (117 km) |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 12:53 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Nuremberg to Cheb trainsDeutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Nuremberg and Cheb from $19 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
České dráhy
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Nuremberg to Cheb
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg to Cheb 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 Cheb, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nuremberg to Cheb
Most Nuremberg to Cheb trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Cheb nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Cheb - Skalka. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Cheb train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nuremberg station do trains to Cheb leave from?
Getting to Nürnberg Hbf from Nuremberg city centre
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Getting to Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz from Nuremberg city centre
Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz train station facilities and services
Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz.
Getting to Nürnberg-Steinbühl from Nuremberg city centre
Nürnberg-Steinbühl train station facilities and services
Nürnberg-Steinbühl 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 and drink
Food options include: Sushi glas, Afterwork, Mike's Bar & Restaurant, Museumscafé Arte
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl. ATMs are available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl. Information desks are available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Motel One Nürnberg-Plärrer, Art-Hotel City, Gasthof Schwänlein, Hotel Keiml.
Which Cheb station do trains from Nuremberg arrive at?
Getting to Cheb nádraží from Cheb city centre
Cheb nádraží train station facilities and services
Cheb nádraží has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cheb nádraží.
Getting to Cheb - Skalka from Cheb city centre
Cheb - Skalka is 1 km from Cheb city centre. Public transport options include:
Cheb - Skalka train station facilities and services
Cheb - Skalka has practical services for this route, including Parking and Accessibility.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cheb - Skalka: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cheb - Skalka.
Getting to Cheb-Všeboř nádraží from Cheb city centre
Cheb-Všeboř nádraží is 4 km from Cheb city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Cheb-Všeboř nádraží train station facilities and services
Cheb-Všeboř nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and WC.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cheb-Všeboř nádraží.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cheb-Všeboř nádraží: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cheb-Všeboř nádraží.
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