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Compare train and bus for Jena to Nuremberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 169 km
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€36 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Jena to Nuremberg
How to get from Jena to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Nuremberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 2162Cheapest
IC 2064Fastest
3910 · ICE 1509Other options
3912 · ICE 1601
3664 · ICE 1103
3662 · ICE 1101
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Nuremberg:
A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jena to Nuremberg costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Nuremberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Nuremberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Preßnitztalbahn, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH to go to Nuremberg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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