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Compare train and bus for Lübeck to Nuremberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lübeck to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a flight costs an average of $540.
Distance: 305 miles (492 km)
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$140 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $540 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lübeck to Nuremberg
Compare the available ways to get from Lübeck to Nuremberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck to Nuremberg:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Nuremberg costing on average $140.
A bus is $467 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lübeck to Nuremberg costing on average $540.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 10h 9m.
You'll arrive about 1h 59m sooner (5h 17m by train vs 7h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $140 compared to roughly $14 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Lübeck to Nuremberg
How to get from Lübeck to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lübeck to Nuremberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:50 PM 9h45 Lübeck 5:35 AM Nuremberg $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:50 PM 9h45 Lübeck 5:35 AM Nuremberg $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:50 PM 9h45 Lübeck 5:35 AM Nuremberg $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:50 PM 9h45 Lübeck 4:35 AM Nuremberg $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck to Nuremberg:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Nuremberg costing on average $140.
A bus is $467 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lübeck to Nuremberg costing on average $540.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 10h 9m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lübeck and Nuremberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
- Trains mostly depart from Lübeck Hbf and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Nuremberg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nuremberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Nuremberg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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