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Compare bus and train for Nuremberg to Heilbronn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Heilbronn 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$46 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Heilbronn:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Heilbronn costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 13m.
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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)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:15 PM2h10Nürnberg, ZOB12:25 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus2:30 AM2h00Nürnberg, ZOB4:30 AMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus7:25 PM2h05Nürnberg, ZOB9:30 PMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:45 AM2h20Nürnberg, ZOB1:05 PMHeilbronn, Hbf (Central station)$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Heilbronn:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Heilbronn costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 13m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH to go to Heilbronn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Heilbronn by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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