How to travel from Nuremberg to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $206.

Distance: 184 miles (297 km)

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Driving

$108

Average price

$48

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Cheapest

$621

Average price

$81

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 40m

Average total duration

5h 10m

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30m

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6h 34m

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6h 4m

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4h 17m

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1h 17m

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4h 50m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $48 (€39).

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

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Zurich costing on average $108 (€88).

A bus is $573 (€469) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Zurich costing on average $621 (€508).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 10m.

Bus takes on average 6h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nuremberg and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nuremberg to Zurich among Omio's users.

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from Nuremberg to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche Bahn59089 · 57137 · 3210 · 17697
    7:39 AM6h44
    Nuremberg Hbf
    2:23 PMZurich HB
    $451One-way
    5 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn59089 · 57137 · 3210 · 17697
    7:39 AM6h44
    Nuremberg Hbf
    2:23 PMZurich HB
    $451One-way
    5 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH143 · LH1190
    11:10 AM2h45
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    1:55 PMZurich Airport
    $12491One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2066 · IC 285
    5:40 PM5h43
    Nuremberg Hbf
    11:23 PMZurich HB
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2162 · IC 1089
    11:42 AM5h41
    Nuremberg Hbf
    5:23 PMZurich HB
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2164 · IC 187
    9:41 AM5h42
    Nuremberg Hbf
    3:23 PMZurich HB
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:20 AM8h25
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 AM10h20
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    6:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 AM8h00
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH147+SwissLH5740
    6:30 PM3h20
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    9:50 PMZurich Airport
    $6251One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH149+SwissLH5736
    6:20 AM3h25
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    9:45 AMZurich Airport
    $6251One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH141 · LH1188
    8:35 AM3h45
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    12:20 PMZurich Airport
    $6251One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nuremberg to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Nuremberg and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $48 (€39).

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

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Zurich costing on average $108 (€88).

A bus is $573 (€469) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Zurich costing on average $621 (€508).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 10m.

Bus takes on average 6h 4m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Zurich is approximately 184 miles (297 km).
The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Zurich is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nuremberg to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nuremberg to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nuremberg to Zurich:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Nuremberg to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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