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Compare bus and train for Saarbrücken to Nuremberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. 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 $48, while a train costs an average of $107.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$107 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Saarbrücken to Nuremberg
Compare the available ways to get from Saarbrücken to Nuremberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Nuremberg:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Nuremberg costing on average $107.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $107 compared to roughly $65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$42. The journey takes 4h 34m versus 4h 3m 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 Saarbrücken to Nuremberg
How to get from Saarbrücken to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Nuremberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
29501 · ICE 5233:42 AM 5h16 Saarbrücken Hbf 8:58 AM Nuremberg Hbf $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
29501 · ICE 5233:42 AM 5h16 Saarbrücken Hbf 8:58 AM Nuremberg Hbf $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 563 · ICE 772 · ICE 6218:27 AM 4h31 Saarbrücken Hbf 12:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf $36 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
ICE 932 · ICE 5296:28 AM 5h30 Saarbrücken Hbf 11:58 AM Nuremberg Hbf $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 1091 · IC 20655:36 AM 4h42 Saarbrücken Hbf 10:18 AM Nuremberg Hbf $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 932 · ICE 591 · IC 20676:28 AM 5h50 Saarbrücken Hbf 12:18 PM Nuremberg Hbf $28 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus1:55 PM 5h05 Saarbrücken 7:00 PM Nürnberg, ZOB $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Nuremberg:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Nuremberg costing on average $107.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Nuremberg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nuremberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Regional, Intercity to go to Nuremberg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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