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 HbfIce
2h 51m€25–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Linz Wissensturm to Nuremberg Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3643 / ...
4h 45m€12–18Night train
- Take the night train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg HbfNj
3h 23m€45–262Drive 300.4 km
- Drive from Linz to Nuremberg300.4 km
2h 57m€49–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Linz Hbf to Passau HbfIce
- Take the bus from Passau central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationN61 / ...
5h 7m€33–55
Linz to Nuremberg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Nuremberg is to bus which costs €12 - €18 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Nuremberg is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €25 - €140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Linz Wissensturm and arriving at Nuremberg Central Bus Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Nuernberg Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Linz and Nuremberg is 322 km. The road distance is 300.4 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Nuremberg without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €25 - €140.
The train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf takes 2h 51m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Linz to Nuremberg bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Linz Wissensturm 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 €25 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €18 and takes 4h 45m.
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 2 hours. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 2h 51m. ÖBB Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Linz Wissensturm to Nuremberg Central Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Linz Hbf to Passau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–34
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–140
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
Train from Linz Hbf to Passau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–24
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–262
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €259–262
- Couchette Carriage
- €130–160
- Seating Carriage
- €45–55
Train from Linz Hbf to Passau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–24
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Linz Hbf to Passau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Linz Wissensturm to Nuremberg Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Linz to Nuremberg bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, 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 300 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Linz to Nuremberg.
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