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Compare bus, train, and flight for Nuremberg to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Leipzig:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Leipzig costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $284 (€231) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Leipzig costing on average $313 (€255).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Flight takes on average 5h 53m.
You'll arrive about 1h 4m sooner (2h 19m by train vs 3h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $60 (€48) compared to roughly $51 (€41) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Nuremberg to Leipzig
How to get from Nuremberg to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:20 AM3h50Nürnberg, ZOB1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:20 AM3h50Nürnberg, ZOB1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 1102 · ICE 15558:36 AM1h55Nuremberg Hbf10:31 AMLeipzig Hbf$1111One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 6028:05 AM1h59Nuremberg Hbf10:04 AMLeipzig Hbf$861One-way0 transfers
- ICE 60010:05 AM1h59Nuremberg Hbf12:04 PMLeipzig Hbf$981One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1604 · S357:36 AM2h06Nuremberg Hbf9:42 AMLeipzig Hbf$1021One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:25 AM3h30Nürnberg, ZOB5:55 AMLeipzig, Hbf$251One-way0 transfers
LH149+
LH1526:10 AM3h30Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport9:40 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5211One-way1 transfer- LH147 · LH1586:45 PM4h30Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5881One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Leipzig:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Leipzig costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $284 (€231) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Leipzig costing on average $313 (€255).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Flight takes on average 5h 53m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Leipzig as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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