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Compare train and bus for Nuremberg to Bern
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a train costs an average of $120.
Distance: 239 miles (386 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Nuremberg to Bern
Compare the available ways to get from Nuremberg to Bern, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Bern:
A bus is $65 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Bern costing on average $120 (€101).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
Tickets start at around $120 (€101) compared to roughly $106 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$14 (-€11). The journey takes 6h 2m versus 5h 50m 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 Nuremberg to Bern
How to get from Nuremberg to Bern by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Bern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:10 PM 7h15 Nürnberg, ZOB 6:25 AM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:10 PM 7h15 Nürnberg, ZOB 6:25 AM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IC 2068 · ICE 201 · IC 9873:41 PM 6h15 Nuremberg Hbf 9:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof $60 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
IC 2168 · ICE 101 · IC 101015:35 AM 6h21 Nuremberg Hbf 11:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof $48 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 720 · ICE 73 · EC 6712:00 PM 6h26 Nuremberg Hbf 6:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof $48 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 626 · ICE 7 · IC 6352:00 PM 6h26 Nuremberg Hbf 8:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof $48 1 One-way 2 transfers
LH149 · LH1186+
IC 1 720 | 7206:20 AM 8h08 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 2:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof $343 1 One-way 2 transfers
LH149 · LH1186+
IC 1 722 | 7226:20 AM 9h08 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 3:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof $343 1 One-way 2 transfers
LH143 · LH1192+
IC 1 732 | 73210:25 AM 10h03 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 8:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof $343 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Bern:
A bus is $65 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Bern costing on average $120 (€101).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Bern as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bern by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Bern by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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