What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Nuremberg?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Nuremberg is to rideshare which costs €23 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Nuremberg?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Nuremberg is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Nuremberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Nuremberg central bus station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Nuremberg?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Nürnberg Hbf via Singen and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Zurich to Nuremberg?

The distance between Zurich and Nuremberg is 401 km. The road distance is 362.9 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Nuremberg without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Nuremberg without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs €28 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Nuremberg?

The bus from Zurich Bus Station to Nuremberg central bus station takes 5h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Nuremberg bus from?

Zurich to Nuremberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Nuremberg train from?

Zurich to Nuremberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Nuremberg?

The best way to get from Zurich to Nuremberg is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs €28 - €60. Alternatively, you can train via Stuttgart, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 6h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Zurich to Nuremberg bus arrive?

Zurich to Nuremberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Nuremberg train arrive?

Zurich to Nuremberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Singen station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Nuremberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Nuremberg is 363 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Zurich to Nuremberg.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Nuremberg?

Book your Zurich to Nuremberg train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Nuremberg?

Book your Zurich to Nuremberg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nuremberg?

There are 1191+ hotels available in Nuremberg.

Can I share a ride from Zurich to Nuremberg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich and Nuremberg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Zurich to Nuremberg - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Nuremberg by bus, train, rideshare, plane, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Nuremberg central bus stationN42 / ...
5h 40m
€28–60
Bus via Munich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationX06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationN280 / ...
6h 40m
€22–59
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to SingenIc
2. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhof87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf61
6h 21m
€77–155
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Zurich to Nuremberg363.4 km
4h 33m
€23
Fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)ZRH - NUE
5h 49m
€119–312
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGIr13
2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Nürnberg HbfRe7
7h 1m
€75–124
Drive 362.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Nuremberg362.9 km
4h 43m
€63–90
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
4h 25m
€117–303
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
4h 56m
€108–268
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf
5h 49m
€142–319

Zurich to Nuremberg by bus

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 401.2 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Nuremberg, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Nuremberg central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €28–60 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Nürnberg Hbf via Singen and Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 21m.

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