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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 38m. 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 $23.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$82 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Nuremberg:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Nuremberg costing on average $82 (€67).
A bus is $388 (€316) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Nuremberg costing on average $420 (€342).
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
Flight takes on average 3h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Nuremberg
How to get from Leipzig to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Nuremberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:55 PM3h50Leipzig, Hbf9:45 PMNürnberg, ZOB$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:55 PM3h50Leipzig, Hbf9:45 PMNürnberg, ZOB$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 5059:55 AM1h57Leipzig Hbf11:52 AMNuremberg Hbf$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
S5X · ICE 150510:04 AM2h18Leipzig Hbf12:22 PMNuremberg Hbf$681One-way1 transfer
S5X · ICE 10037:02 AM2h20Leipzig Hbf9:22 AMNuremberg Hbf$681One-way1 transfer
ICE 5037:55 AM1h57Leipzig Hbf9:52 AMNuremberg Hbf$691One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:35 AM3h30Leipzig, Hbf5:05 AMNürnberg, ZOB$431One-way0 transfers
LH157 · LH1486:35 PM4h25Leipzig/Halle Airport11:00 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$1931One-way1 transfer
LH159 · LH1426:10 AM4h40Leipzig/Halle Airport10:50 AMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$1931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Nuremberg:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Nuremberg costing on average $82 (€67).
A bus is $388 (€316) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Nuremberg costing on average $420 (€342).
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
Flight takes on average 3h 39m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Nuremberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Nuremberg by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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