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Compare train and bus for Ulm to Nuremberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, while a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€45 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ulm to Nuremberg
Compare the available ways to get from Ulm to Nuremberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Nuremberg:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Nuremberg costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€18. The journey takes 2h 19m versus 2h 19m 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 Ulm to Nuremberg
How to get from Ulm to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ulm to Nuremberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
22906 · IC 20658:04 AM 2h14 Ulm Hbf 10:18 AM Nuremberg Hbf €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
22906 · IC 20658:04 AM 2h14 Ulm Hbf 10:18 AM Nuremberg Hbf €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 1091 · ICE 8008:55 AM 2h03 Ulm Hbf 10:58 AM Nuremberg Hbf €52 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
22908 · IC 206710:02 AM 2h16 Ulm Hbf 12:18 PM Nuremberg Hbf €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
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57026 · 590929:47 AM 2h30 Ulm Hbf 12:17 PM Nuremberg Hbf €34 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 1061 · ICE 8026:38 AM 2h20 Ulm Hbf 8:58 AM Nuremberg Hbf €46 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM 5h00 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße 3:20 PM Nürnberg, ZOB €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 PM 6h25 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße 4:05 AM Nürnberg, ZOB €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 PM 5h35 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße 2:15 AM Nürnberg, ZOB €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Nuremberg:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Nuremberg costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ulm and Nuremberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ulm Hbf and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis, Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs-AG to go to Nuremberg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nuremberg by bus.
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