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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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m 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 $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Leipzig costing on average $78 (€63).
A bus is $391 (€316) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Leipzig costing on average $425 (€344).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Flight takes on average 3h 53m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 9041:15 AM2h48Nuremberg Hbf4:03 AMLeipzig Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 9041:15 AM2h48Nuremberg Hbf4:03 AMLeipzig Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 1102 · ICE 15558:36 AM1h55Nuremberg Hbf10:31 AMLeipzig Hbf$871One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 6045:37 AM2h27Nuremberg Hbf8:04 AMLeipzig Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5026:05 PM1h59Nuremberg Hbf8:04 PMLeipzig Hbf$541One-way0 transfers
- ICE 804 · ICE 9347:04 AM2h23Nuremberg Hbf9:27 AMLeipzig Hbf$691One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:25 AM3h30Nürnberg, ZOB5:55 AMLeipzig, Hbf$281One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:20 AM3h50Nürnberg, ZOB1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$431One-way0 transfers
LH149 · LH1526:10 AM3h30Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport9:40 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$4541One-way1 transfer- LH147 · LH1586:30 PM4h45Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$6661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Leipzig:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Leipzig costing on average $78 (€63).
A bus is $391 (€316) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Leipzig costing on average $425 (€344).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Flight takes on average 3h 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).
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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