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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 an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. 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 $18, while a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Nuremberg to Heilbronn
Compare the available ways to get from Nuremberg to Heilbronn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Heilbronn:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Heilbronn costing on average $55.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$26. The journey takes 2h 21m versus 1h 57m 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 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.
1:30 AM 2h00 Nuremberg 3:30 AM Heilbronn $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:30 AM 2h00 Nuremberg 3:30 AM Heilbronn $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:30 AM 2h00 Nuremberg 3:30 AM Heilbronn $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:05 PM 2h15 Nuremberg 8:20 PM Heilbronn $14 1 One-way 0 transfers8:45 AM 2h20 Nuremberg 11:05 AM Heilbronn $15 1 One-way 0 transfers5:25 PM 2h05 Nuremberg 7:30 PM Heilbronn $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Heilbronn:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Heilbronn costing on average $55.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 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, Regional, Regional-Express, Intercity to go to Heilbronn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heilbronn by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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