How to travel from Leverkusen to Nuremburg, Germany

The distance between Leverkusen and Nuremburg is around 410km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Leverkusen to Nuremburg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Nürnberg Hbf.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nürnberg Hbf.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Nuremberg.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance410km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leverkusen and Nuremburg

There are several options for getting from Leverkusen to Nuremburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).

The distance between Leverkusen and Nuremburg is around 410km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Leverkusen and Nuremburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leverkusen to Nuremburg is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Leverkusen and Nuremburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leverkusen and Nuremburg. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leverkusen to Nuremburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koeln Messe/Deutz. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Nightjet and Dutch Railways run train services between Leverkusen and Nuremburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Leverkusen and Nuremburg. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Leverkusen and Nuremburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 7h 10m.

FlixBus, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Leverkusen and Nuremburg. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leverkusen to Nuremburg. We recommend that you take the train to Nürnberg Hbf. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Nuremburg is Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Nuremburg. Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) and Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Leverkusen and Nuremburg. The distance is around 410km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leverkusen to Nuremburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €89 ($89).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Leverkusen and Nuremburg

Transport options from Leverkusen to Nuremburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€89($89)
hourly415km (258 miles)
Train to Nürnberg Hbf5h 35m
€4($4)
every 20 mins449km (279 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
€27($27)
every 3 hours422km (263 miles)
Bus to Nürnberg Hbf7h 10m
€24($24)
twice daily444km (276 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€68($68)
on demand410km (255 miles)

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Airports near Nuremburg

The following major airports near Nuremburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Nuremburg
MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Nuremburg
STR
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Nuremburg