- Must visit
Mudam Luxembourg
Leading contemporary art museum with major international exhibitions and a striking I. M. Pei entrance pavilion beside Fort Thüngen.
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$90
Fastest journey
6 h 16 m
Average duration
6 h 52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Luxembourg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Luxembourg will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
It's difficult to get from Nuremberg to Luxembourg without transferring at least once.
ICE 728 · 4256 · 5114
ICE 728 · ICE 71 · 4121 · Bus 82127
ICE 726 · ICE 575 · 4123 · RE 5116
ICE 228 · 5106
ICE 724 · Bus 82131+
TGV 9552
ICE 228 · 5106
ICE 724 · Bus 82131+
TGV 9552
ICE 728 · ICE 71 · 4121 · Bus 82127
ICE 728 · 4256 · 5114
ICE 726 · ICE 575 · 4123 · RE 5116Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Luxembourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $301 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Luxembourg:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Luxembourg costing on average $93.
A bus is $250 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Luxembourg costing on average $301.
Other travel options to Luxembourg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Tickets start at around $93 compared to roughly $81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.50. The journey takes 6h 10m versus 5h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Luxembourg trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 728 · 4256 · 5114 | On time 8:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h23 | 3:23 PM Luxembourg station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 728 · ICE 71 · 4121 · Bus 82127 | On time 8:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h45 | 2:45 PM Luxembourg station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 726 · ICE 575 · 4123 · RE 5116 | On time 9:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h23 | 4:23 PM Luxembourg station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 724 · Bus 82131+ TGV 9552 | On time 10:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h35 | 4:35 PM Luxembourg station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 228 · 5106 | On time 11:32 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h16 | 5:48 PM Luxembourg station | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Luxembourg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 but you can travel from only $37 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (357 km) distance in 6h 16m.
Distance 221 miles (357 km) |
Average train duration 6h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 16m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Luxembourg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Luxembourg trip today.
Leading contemporary art museum with major international exhibitions and a striking I. M. Pei entrance pavilion beside Fort Thüngen.
National art and history museum with archaeology, decorative arts, and fine art spanning Luxembourg's long cultural development.
Museum inside Fort Thüngen explaining Luxembourg's fortress story, identity, and European role through engaging permanent displays.
Charming lower quarter along the Alzette River. Cobbled lanes, historic houses, and cliff views make it one of the city's prettiest walks.
Lively old town center with heritage streets, shops, and major monuments. It is the essential area for a first visit to Luxembourg.
Clifftop promenade lined with views over Grund, the Alzette, and old fortifications. Often called one of Europe's most beautiful balconies.
Judd Mat Gaardebounen is smoked pork collar with broad beans in a creamy sauce, often seen as Luxembourg's national dish and a staple of family cooking.
Bouneschlupp is a hearty green bean soup with potatoes, onions, and usually bacon or sausage, prized as a comforting traditional meal.
Gromperekichelcher are crisp grated potato cakes seasoned with parsley and onion, a beloved street food often sold at markets and fairs.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining by chef Léa Linster, known for refined French cuisine and polished service in a historic setting.
Classic Luxembourg institution serving brasserie dishes, seafood, and regional specialties in a lively Belle Époque setting near the center.
Traditional restaurant in the old fish market area, appreciated for Luxembourg dishes, game, and a historic cellar atmosphere.
Luxembourg is pricey for hotels and dining, though public transport is free nationwide. Expect higher tourist costs than nearby Belgium or Germany.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; small change is enough in cafes.
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Luxembourg Airport -> Place Guillaume II
The train connection between Nuremberg and Luxembourg offers a convenient way to travel between these two cities. Passengers can enjoy comfortable journeys provided by Deutsche Bahn, which ensures efficient service and scenic views along the route. With multiple departures throughout the day, travelers have flexibility in planning their trips while experiencing the ease of European rail travel.
The train journey from Nuremberg to Luxembourg takes approximately 6 hours and 9 minutes, with a total of 10 connections available each day. This route does not offer direct trains; therefore, passengers will need to make at least one transfer during their trip.
The first daily train journey from Nuremberg to Luxembourg departs at 05:57, while the last departure is scheduled for 21:37. This allows travelers a full day of exploration and flexibility in their travel plans between these two cities.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Nuremberg to Luxembourg is €20, while the average ticket price tends to be around €65.
Welcome to the Grand Ducal Palace, a stunning example of Renaissance architecture that has served as the official residence of Luxembourg's Grand Duke since 1890. This historic building not only showcases intricate designs and opulent interiors but also plays a vital role in the country's governance, symbolizing national unity and heritage. As you explore its grand halls, take note of unique features like the ornate façade adorned with golden accents and impressive sculptures that tell stories from Luxembourg’s rich past.
Next on our journey are the Bock Casemates, an extraordinary network of underground tunnels carved into solid rock during the 17th century for military defense purposes. These UNESCO World Heritage-listed fortifications reveal how strategic engineering shaped Luxembourg City’s history while providing breathtaking views over both land and river below. As we wander through these labyrinthine passages, you'll discover fascinating details about their construction methods and hear tales of resilience against sieges throughout centuries.
Finally, we arrive at Notre-Dame Cathedral—an architectural masterpiece blending Gothic elements with Baroque influences completed in 1621. This sacred site is significant not just for its striking stained glass windows depicting biblical scenes but also as a place where important state ceremonies occur; it embodies both spiritual devotion and national pride. Be sure to admire its unique feature: The magnificent organ housed within this hallowed space which resonates beautifully during services or concerts held here throughout the year.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg to Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nuremberg to Luxembourg trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Luxembourg station pair, with some services arriving at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13). Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Luxembourg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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 options include: Sushi glas, Afterwork, Mike's Bar & Restaurant, Museumscafé Arte
Wi-Fi is available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl. ATMs are available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl. Information desks are available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl.
Nearby hotels include Motel One Nürnberg-Plärrer, Art-Hotel City, Gasthof Schwänlein, Hotel Keiml.
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
Luxembourg is 1 km from Luxembourg city centre. Public transport options include:
Luxembourg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Brasserie Schuman, Vapiano Luxembourg Gare
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luxembourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luxembourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luxembourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luxembourg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luxembourg: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton, Park Inn by Radisson Luxembourg City.
Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13) is 1 km from Luxembourg city centre. Public transport options include:
Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13).
ATMs are available at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13).
Available at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13).
Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg.
ATMs are available at Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg.
Ticket office support is available at Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg.
Available at Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg.
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