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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 $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 35m. 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 $49, while a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 239 miles (386 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$96 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Bern:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Bern costing on average $96.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Tickets start at around $96 compared to roughly $108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 6h 5m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 2166 · ICE 103 · IC 9717:37 AM6h19Nuremberg Hbf1:56 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$1221One-way2 transfers
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IC 2166 · ICE 103 · IC 9717:37 AM6h19Nuremberg Hbf1:56 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$1221One-way2 transfers
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IC 2166 · ICE 103 · IC 9717:37 AM6h19Nuremberg Hbf1:56 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$1221One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 728 · ICE 71 · IC 6238:00 AM6h26Nuremberg Hbf2:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$1421One-way2 transfers
ICE 822 · ICE 277 · IC 9696:00 AM6h56Nuremberg Hbf12:56 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$1421One-way2 transfers
ICE 827 · ECE 196 · IC 7187:01 AM6h27Nuremberg Hbf1:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$1471One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Bern:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Bern costing on average $96.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
- 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bern by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bern by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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