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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 an average ticket price of Rp 763,907 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 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 Rp 763,907, while a flight costs an average of Rp 11,704,532.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Rp 1,704,723 Average price | Rp 763,907 Average price Cheapest | Rp 11,704,532 Average price | Rp 2,247,392 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Nuremberg
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Nuremberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Nuremberg:
A bus is Rp 940,816 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Nuremberg costing on average Rp 1,704,723.
A bus is Rp 10,940,626 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Nuremberg costing on average Rp 11,704,532.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
Tickets start at around Rp 1,704,723 compared to roughly Rp 2,247,392 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Rp 542,670. The journey takes 5h 26m versus 4h 10m 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 Zurich to Nuremberg
How to get from Zurich to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Nuremberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 782 · ICE 100 · ICE 590 · ICE 1021
5:59 PM 6h43 Zurich HB 12:42 AM Nuremberg Hbf Rp 809,450 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 782 · ICE 100 · ICE 590 · ICE 1021
5:59 PM 6h43 Zurich HB 12:42 AM Nuremberg Hbf Rp 809,450 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
LH1199 · LH1427:00 AM 2h45 Zurich Airport 9:45 AM Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport Rp 20,663,332 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 1180 · RE 52384 · S1 · 88617
7:37 AM 5h43 Zurich HB 1:20 PM Nuremberg Hbf Rp 910,657 1 One-way 3 transfers - IC 480 · 3235 · 59110+
843077:37 PM 9h25 Zurich HB 5:02 AM Nuremberg Hbf Rp 991,622 1 One-way 3 transfers - IR 3293 · S 30 · Fähre · 87556
12:17 AM 10h01 Zurich HB 10:18 AM Nuremberg Hbf Rp 991,622 1 One-way 6 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:50 PM 8h05 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 11:55 PM Nürnberg, ZOB Rp 1,092,423 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:05 AM 8h30 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 7:35 PM Nürnberg, ZOB Rp 1,092,423 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:25 PM 8h50 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 5:15 AM Nürnberg, ZOB Rp 1,244,233 1 One-way 1 transfer
DE4318+ICE 92711:40 AM 8h50 Zurich Airport 8:30 PM Nuremberg Hbf Rp 7,790,270 1 One-way 1 transfer- DE4318+ICE 727
11:40 AM 9h20 Zurich Airport 9:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf Rp 7,790,270 1 One-way 1 transfer - DE4318+ICE 723
11:40 AM 7h18 Zurich Airport 6:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf Rp 8,276,061 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Nuremberg:
A bus is Rp 940,816 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Nuremberg costing on average Rp 1,704,723.
A bus is Rp 10,940,626 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Nuremberg costing on average Rp 11,704,532.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nuremberg by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Nuremberg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft to go to Nuremberg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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