How to travel from Nuremburg to Leverkusen, Germany

The distance between Nuremburg and Leverkusen is around 410km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out LeverkusenNuremburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)

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Bus

Take the bus to Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Leverkusen.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance410km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nuremburg and Leverkusen

There are several options for getting from Nuremburg to Leverkusen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).

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

It takes around 4hrs to get from Nuremburg and Leverkusen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nuremburg to Leverkusen is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Nuremburg and Leverkusen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nuremburg and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nuremburg to Leverkusen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, Nightjet and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Nuremburg and Leverkusen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Nuremburg and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nuremburg and Leverkusen with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 7h 15m.

FlixBus, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nuremburg and Leverkusen. 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 Nuremburg to Leverkusen. We recommend that you take the train to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Leverkusen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Nuremburg and Leverkusen. The distance is around 410km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nuremburg to Leverkusen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €89 ($89).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nuremburg and Leverkusen

Transport options from Nuremburg to Leverkusen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€89($89)
hourly415km (258 miles)
Train to Koeln Hbf5h 30m
€44($44)
every 20 mins451km (281 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
€27($27)
every 4 hours423km (263 miles)
Bus to Leverkusen Wiesdorf Mitte Bf7h 15m
€24($24)
twice daily438km (272 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€68($68)
on demand410km (255 miles)

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Airports near Leverkusen

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
31km (20 miles) from Leverkusen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Leverkusen