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Compare bus and train for Nuremberg to Schwangau
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Schwangau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. 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 $42, while a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Nuremberg to Schwangau
Compare the available ways to get from Nuremberg to Schwangau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Schwangau:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Schwangau costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Schwangau take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4. The journey takes 4h 6m versus 3h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Nuremberg to Schwangau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Schwangau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:50 AM 8h00 Nuremberg 1:50 PM Schwangau $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:50 AM 8h00 Nuremberg 1:50 PM Schwangau $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:15 AM 5h05 Nuremberg 9:20 AM Schwangau $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Schwangau:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Schwangau costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Schwangau take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Schwangau 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 Füssen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Schwangau, Colomanstraße (Schloss Neuschwanstein).
- Travel with Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn to go to Schwangau by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schwangau by bus.
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