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Compare bus and train for Nuremberg to Heilbronn
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Heilbronn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Heilbronn:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Heilbronn costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €8. The journey takes 2h 8m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Nuremberg to Heilbronn
How to get from Nuremberg to Heilbronn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Heilbronn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:15 PM2h10Nürnberg, ZOB12:25 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)€121One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus10:15 PM2h10Nürnberg, ZOB12:25 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)€121One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus2:30 AM2h00Nürnberg, ZOB4:30 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)€131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 926 · 190659:31 AM2h40Nuremberg Hbf12:11 PMHeilbronn Hbf€281One-way1 transfer
- ICE 684 · 190638:31 AM2h40Nuremberg Hbf11:11 AMHeilbronn Hbf€281One-way1 transfer
- IC 2164 · 192289:41 AM3h20Nuremberg Hbf1:01 PMHeilbronn Hbf€371One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:25 PM2h05Nürnberg, ZOB9:30 PMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)€121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:45 AM2h20Nürnberg, ZOB1:05 PMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)€121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Heilbronn:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Heilbronn costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Heilbronn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Heilbronn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heilbronn by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional, Regional-Express to go to Heilbronn by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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