How to travel from Nuremberg to Leipzig

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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 prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 142 miles (230 km)

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$73

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$33

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3h 9m

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2h 39m

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3h 59m

Average total duration

3h 29m

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from Nuremberg to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
02:25AM3h30
Nürnberg, ZOB
05:55AMLeipzig, Hbf
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:25AM3h30
Nürnberg, ZOB
05:55AMLeipzig, Hbf
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 1102 · ICE 1555
08:36AM1h55
Nuremberg Hbf
10:31AMLeipzig Hbf
$1371One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 602
08:05AM1h59
Nuremberg Hbf
10:04AMLeipzig Hbf
$981One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 600
10:05AM1h59
Nuremberg Hbf
12:04PMLeipzig Hbf
$1371One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 802 · ICE 694
09:05AM2h04
Nuremberg Hbf
11:09AMLeipzig Hbf
$1371One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH153+LufthansaLH164
06:50PM4h15
Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
11:05PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$7881One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nuremberg to Leipzig

Travel to Leipzig 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 Leipzig.

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There are 3 options to travel between Nuremberg and Leipzig including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Leipzig costing on average $20 (€16).

A bus is $103 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Leipzig costing on average $121 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Leipzig is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

Flight takes on average 2h 35m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Leipzig is approximately 142 miles (230 km).
The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Leipzig is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nuremberg to Leipzig:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nuremberg to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Leipzig by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nuremberg to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Nuremberg to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Mühlhausen (Thür), Prague, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.

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