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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Nuremberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€47 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Erfurt to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Erfurt to Nuremberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt to Nuremberg
Travel to Nuremberg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Erfurt to Nuremberg.

There are 2 travel options between Erfurt and Nuremberg. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Nuremberg is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $14 (€13) compared to other travel options to Nuremberg:
Taking a train costs $11 (€9) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $25 (€22) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Erfurt to Nuremberg is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Nuremberg that take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 45 min.
The Erfurt to Nuremberg distance is around 105 miles (170 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Nuremberg is:
- 6 buses per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Erfurt to Nuremberg as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Erfurt to Nuremberg:
- Most travelers board their train from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Erfurt to Nuremberg:
- FlixBus can take you to Nuremberg by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Erfurt to Nuremberg for $25 (€22).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Nuremberg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Erfurt to Nuremberg tickets on Omio for $14 (€13).
Yes, there are direct routes from Erfurt to Nuremberg with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Nuremberg with.
- You can find 7 direct trains per day to take to Nuremberg with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services to Nuremberg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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