How to travel from Zurich to Nuremberg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Nuremberg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $207.

Distance: 184 miles (297 km)

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$92

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$43

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$765

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5h 41m

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5h 11m

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6h 51m

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4h 15m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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from Zurich to Nuremberg

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM7h45
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
03:15PMNürnberg, ZOB
$511One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM7h45
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
03:15PMNürnberg, ZOB
$511One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM7h45
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
03:15PMNürnberg, ZOB
$511One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:50PM10h25
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
02:15AMNürnberg, ZOB
$711One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Nuremberg

Travel to Nuremberg 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 Zurich to Nuremberg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Nuremberg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Nuremberg is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Nuremberg costing on average $32 (€26).

A bus is $182 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Nuremberg costing on average $207 (€169).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Nuremberg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 48m.

Bus takes on average 7h 15m.

The distance from Zurich to Nuremberg is approximately 184 miles (297 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Nuremberg is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Nuremberg 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 Zurich to Nuremberg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Nuremberg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LAER, SWISS, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Nuremberg by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Nuremberg by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Nuremberg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Nuremberg:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Nuremberg often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Prague, Paris, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nuremberg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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