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How to get fromNuremberg to Saxonyby train, bus, night train, car or rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Nuremberg to Saxony by train, bus, night train, car, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    1h 59m
    €28–100
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Nuremberg to Leipzigrideshare rideshare 273.9 km
    3h 6m
    €10–22
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus bus N86 / ...
    3h 30m
    €15–40
  4. Night train

    1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    2h 57m
    €35–260
  5. Drive 271.6 km

    1. Drive from Nuremberg to Leipzigcar car 271.6 km
    2h 31m
    €38–55
  6. Train via Halle (Saale)

    1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Leipzig Markttrain train S5x / ...
    2h 27m
    €45–99

Nuremberg to Saxony by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nuremberg, Germany and Saxony, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €28–85 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Leipzig central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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