There are 5 ways to get from Linz to Nuremberg by train, bus, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2h 51m€35–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Nuremberg Central Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
6h 10m€18–26Bus via Passau
- Take the bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayerbus 670
- Take the bus from Passau central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N61 / ...
6h 1m€37–60Night train
- Take the night train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 1m€35–260Drive 298.7 km
- Drive from Linz to Nurembergcar 298.7 km
3h€49–70
Linz to Nuremberg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Nuremberg is to bus which costs €18 - €26 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Nuremberg is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €35 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop and arriving at Nuremberg Central Bus Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Nuernberg Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Linz and Nuremberg is 322 km. The road distance is 298.7 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Nuremberg without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €35 - €110.
The train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf takes 2h 51m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Linz to Nuremberg bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, depart from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop station.
Linz to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz Hbf station.
The best way to get from Linz to Nuremberg is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Passau, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Nuremberg, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Nuremberg central bus station via Passau central train station in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €259–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €130–150
- Seating Carriage
- €35–50
- Phone
- +43 5 17 17
- service@postbus.at
- Website
- postbus.at
Bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.postbus.at/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Passau central train station to Nuremberg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Nuremberg Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Linz to Nuremberg bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, arrive at Nuremberg Central Bus Station.
Linz to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nuernberg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Nuremberg is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Linz to Nuremberg.
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