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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Nuremberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a train costs an average of €54.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€54 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Nuremberg:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Nuremberg costing on average €54.
A bus is €572 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Nuremberg costing on average €606.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
Flight takes on average 8h 57m.
Tickets start at around €54 compared to roughly €52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-1.79. The journey takes 3h 51m versus 3h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Nuremberg
How to get from Linz to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Nuremberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM8h35Linz, Industriezeile6:50 AMNürnberg, ZOB€401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM8h35Linz, Industriezeile6:50 AMNürnberg, ZOB€401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RJX 187 · ICE 1212 · ICE 7804:45 PM4h39Linz Hbf9:24 PMNuremberg Hbf€681One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 1212 · ICE 7804:34 PM4h50Linz Hbf9:24 PMNuremberg Hbf€681One-way1 transfer
REX 1778 · Bus RE50+
6306811:50 AM4h57Linz Hbf4:47 PMNuremberg Hbf€731One-way2 transfers
REX 1776 · Bus RE50+
630669:50 AM4h57Linz Hbf2:47 PMNuremberg Hbf€731One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM8h30Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)11:00 PMNürnberg, ZOB€411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM6h35Linz, Industriezeile9:10 AMNürnberg, ZOB€421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM8h05Linz, Industriezeile11:00 PMNürnberg, ZOB€441One-way1 transfer
LH148+
LH73455:30 PM5h30Linz Airport11:00 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport€6871One-way1 transfer
LH146+
LH734311:40 AM6h20Linz Airport6:00 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport€6871One-way1 transfer
LH140+
LH73455:30 PM14h25Linz Airport7:55 AMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport€7191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Nuremberg:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Nuremberg costing on average €54.
A bus is €572 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Nuremberg costing on average €606.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
Flight takes on average 8h 57m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Nuremberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, ArdaTur to go to Nuremberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Nuremberg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, ArdaTur.
- 6 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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