How to travel from Leipzig to Nuremberg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Nuremberg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $15.

Distance: 142 miles (230 km)

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3h 15m

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3h 53m

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from Leipzig to Nuremberg

How to get from Leipzig to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Leipzig to Nuremberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
01:35AM3h30
Leipzig, Hbf
05:05AMNürnberg, ZOB
$341One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
01:35AM3h30
Leipzig, Hbf
05:05AMNürnberg, ZOB
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 892 · ICE 1005
09:27AM1h55
Leipzig Hbf
11:22AMNuremberg Hbf
$1191One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 505
09:55AM1h57
Leipzig Hbf
11:52AMNuremberg Hbf
$1021One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 595 · ICE 703
08:49AM2h03
Leipzig Hbf
10:52AMNuremberg Hbf
$1191One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS5X · ICE 1503
08:04AM2h18
Leipzig Hbf
10:22AMNuremberg Hbf
$1371One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Nuremberg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Leipzig and Nuremberg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Nuremberg is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Nuremberg:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leipzig to Nuremberg costing on average $17 (€14).

A train is $138 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Nuremberg costing on average $153 (€125).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Nuremberg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

Flight takes on average 2h 35m.

The distance from Leipzig to Nuremberg is approximately 142 miles (230 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Nuremberg is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Nuremberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Nuremberg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Nuremberg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Nuremberg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Nuremberg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Nuremberg with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Nuremberg often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Prague, Paris, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nuremberg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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