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.
FlixBus8:50 PM9h45Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich6:35 AMNürnberg, ZOB$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:50 PM9h45Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich6:35 AMNürnberg, ZOB$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH35 · LH1427:30 AM3h20Hamburg Airport10:50 AMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$5231One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 881+
211191:10 PM5h15Lübeck Hbf6:25 PMNuremberg Hbf$1141One-way1 transfer
ICE 883+
211233:10 PM5h15Lübeck Hbf8:25 PMNuremberg Hbf$1141One-way1 transfer
ICE 585+
211098:10 AM5h16Lübeck Hbf1:26 PMNuremberg Hbf$1141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM10h55Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich7:40 PMNürnberg, ZOB$671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 AM11h40Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich1:20 PMNürnberg, ZOB$671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM11h05Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich3:35 AMNürnberg, ZOB$981One-way1 transfer
LH27 · LH1487:00 PM4h00Hamburg Airport11:00 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$5231One-way1 transfer
LH31 · LH1426:30 AM4h20Hamburg Airport10:50 AMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$5231One-way1 transfer
LH13 · LH14612:00 PM5h45Hamburg Airport5:45 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$5391One-way1 transfer
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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $276.
Distance: 305 miles (492 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$156 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $520 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 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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This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck to Nuremberg:
A bus is $106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Nuremberg costing on average $156.
A bus is $470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lübeck to Nuremberg costing on average $520.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck to Nuremberg:
A bus is $106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Nuremberg costing on average $156.
A bus is $470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lübeck to Nuremberg costing on average $520.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lübeck and Nuremberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lübeck Hbf and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nuremberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Erixx to go to Nuremberg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Nuremberg by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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