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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 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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ICE 1102 · ICE 1555Other options
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ICE 802 · ICE 694
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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).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
Flight takes on average 2h 35m.
- 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.
- 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, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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