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Compare bus and train for Heilbronn to Nuremberg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Heilbronn to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Heilbronn to Nuremberg
Compare the available ways to get from Heilbronn to Nuremberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Nuremberg:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Nuremberg costing on average $55.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. The journey takes 2h 12m versus 2h 1m 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 Heilbronn to Nuremberg
How to get from Heilbronn to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heilbronn to Nuremberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:55 AM 2h10 Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) 11:05 AM Nürnberg, ZOB $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:55 AM 2h10 Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) 11:05 AM Nürnberg, ZOB $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
8:55 AM 2h10 Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) 11:05 AM Nürnberg, ZOB $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 23401 · IC 2065
8:06 AM 2h12 Heilbronn Hbf 10:18 AM Nuremberg Hbf $22 1 One-way 1 transfer - 23405 · IC 2069
12:06 PM 2h12 Heilbronn Hbf 2:18 PM Nuremberg Hbf $22 1 One-way 1 transfer - 23403 · IC 2067
10:06 AM 2h12 Heilbronn Hbf 12:18 PM Nuremberg Hbf $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Nuremberg:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Nuremberg costing on average $55.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heilbronn and Nuremberg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heilbronn Hbf and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nuremberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Nuremberg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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