How to travel from Nuremberg to Dachau

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Compare train and bus for Nuremberg to Dachau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Dachau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 83 miles (135 km)

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$31

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$15

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$30

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2h 21m

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1h 51m

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2h 45m

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2h 15m

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1h 55m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Dachau is a bus with an average price of $15.

This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Dachau:

A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Dachau costing on average $31.

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Dachau is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to Dachau take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nuremberg and Dachau including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nuremberg to Dachau among Omio's users.

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from Nuremberg to Dachau

How to get from Nuremberg to Dachau by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Dachau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 985 · 59085
    6:30 AM1h30
    Nuremberg Hbf
    8:00 AMDachau Bahnhof
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 985 · 59085
    6:30 AM1h30
    Nuremberg Hbf
    8:00 AMDachau Bahnhof
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 827 · 4697
    7:01 AM1h19
    Nuremberg Hbf
    8:20 AMDachau Bahnhof
    $531One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 985 · 59085 · S2
    6:30 AM1h36
    Nuremberg Hbf
    8:06 AMDachau Stadt station
    $311One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn4013 · S2
    9:07 AM2h01
    Nuremberg Hbf
    11:08 AMDachau Bahnhof
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 827 · 4697 · S2
    7:01 AM1h35
    Nuremberg Hbf
    8:36 AMDachau Stadt station
    $531One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nuremberg to Dachau

Travel to Dachau easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nuremberg to Dachau.

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There are 2 options to travel between Nuremberg and Dachau including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Dachau is a bus with an average price of $15.

This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Dachau:

A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Dachau costing on average $31.

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Dachau is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to Dachau take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 15m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Dachau is approximately 83 miles (135 km).
The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Dachau is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Dachau as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nuremberg to Dachau:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Dachau Bahnhof.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nuremberg to Dachau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Dachau by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dachau by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nuremberg to Dachau with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
  • 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Nuremberg to Dachau often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Berlin, Ingolstadt, Die, Augsburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dachau and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dachau to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A visit to Dachau typically requires one full day to explore the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and the town's key historical and cultural attractions.

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