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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Nuremberg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $102, while a flight costs an average of $447.
Distance: 320 miles (515 km)
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$102 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $447 Average price | $193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 44m Average total duration 13h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Nuremberg
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Nuremberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Nuremberg:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Nuremberg costing on average $123.
A bus is $345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Nuremberg costing on average $447.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 25m.
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
Tickets start at around $102 compared to roughly $193 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $91. The journey takes 13h 14m versus 6h 50m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Nuremberg
How to get from Geneva to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Nuremberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RE 18441 · RE 3591 · IR 1853 · ICE 20212:08 AM12h10Geneva station12:18 PMNuremberg Hbf$601One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
RE 18441 · RE 3591 · IR 1853 · ICE 20212:08 AM12h10Geneva station12:18 PMNuremberg Hbf$601One-way4 transfers
Fastest
LH1077 · LH1462:35 PM3h25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport6:00 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$3721One-way1 transfer
Other options
RE 18443 · IR 2503 · IR 2505 · IC 8051:08 AM12h17Geneva station1:25 PMNuremberg Hbf$1321One-way5 transfers
IR 1811 · IC 515 · EC 191 · ICE 7848:05 AM9h20Geneva station5:25 PMNuremberg Hbf$1681One-way3 transfers
IC 713 · IC 1615 · IR 1767 · IC 4888:35 AM8h45Geneva station5:20 PMNuremberg Hbf$1761One-way5 transfers
FlixBus8:05 PM9h30Geneve, Place Dorcière4:35 AMNürnberg, ZOB$811One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM13h40Geneve, Place Dorcière12:35 PMNürnberg, ZOB$881One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM18h35Genève, Aéroport10:05 AMNürnberg, ZOB$881One-way1 transfer
KL1930 · KL18439:05 AM4h35Geneva International Airport1:40 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$2841One-way1 transfer
KL1936 · KL18475:15 PM5h20Geneva International Airport10:35 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$2841One-way1 transfer
KL1928 · KL18437:15 AM6h25Geneva International Airport1:40 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$2841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Nuremberg:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Nuremberg costing on average $123.
A bus is $345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Nuremberg costing on average $447.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 25m.
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Nuremberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nuremberg by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Air France, KLM to go to Nuremberg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Nuremberg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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