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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 an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $474.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$77 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $474 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Zurich:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Zurich costing on average $77.
A bus is $428 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Zurich costing on average $474.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5. The journey takes 5h 8m versus 4h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Nuremberg to Zurich
How to get from Nuremberg to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 AM8h25Nürnberg, ZOB9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 AM8h25Nürnberg, ZOB9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH143 · LH119011:10 AM2h45Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport1:55 PMZurich Airport$10511One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 2068 · IC 2833:41 PM5h42Nuremberg Hbf9:23 PMZurich HB$731One-way1 transfer
- IC 2160 · IC 2811:40 PM5h43Nuremberg Hbf7:23 PMZurich HB$891One-way1 transfer
- IC 2162 · IC 108911:42 AM5h41Nuremberg Hbf5:23 PMZurich HB$1001One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM8h50Nürnberg, ZOB8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$491One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM10h20Nürnberg, ZOB6:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$671One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM8h00Nürnberg, ZOB3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$831One-way1 transfer
- ICE 728+
57408:00 AM13h50Nuremberg Hbf9:50 PMZurich Airport$5621One-way1 transfer - ICE 926+57409:31 AM12h19Nuremberg Hbf9:50 PMZurich Airport$5651One-way1 transfer
- ICE 726+57409:00 AM12h50Nuremberg Hbf9:50 PMZurich Airport$5651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Zurich:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Zurich costing on average $99.
A bus is $476 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Zurich costing on average $525.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 37m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways to go to Zurich by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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