1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£258
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£258
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 d 12 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 d 2 h 57 m
Trains on 19 Sept
3
Distance
1268 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Bucharest will cost around £258 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £258.
To travel from Nuremberg to Bucharest you need to make at least 2 changes.
ICE 1003 · RJX 65 · IC 473
ICE 1081 · RJX 61 · IC 79
ICE 587 · RJX 261 · IC 73
ICE 1003 · RJX 65 · IC 473
ICE 1081 · RJX 61 · IC 79
ICE 587 · RJX 261 · IC 73Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £105, while a flight costs an average of £464.
Distance: 1268 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£269 Average Price | £464 Average Price | £105 Average Price Cheapest | £208 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 18m Average total duration 23h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 27h 29m Average total duration 26h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Bucharest:
A coach is £164 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Bucharest costing on average £269.
A coach is £359 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Bucharest costing on average £464.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 48m.
Coach takes on average 26h 59m.
Tickets start at around £269 compared to roughly £208 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-60.43. The journey takes 23h 48m versus 17h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Bucharest trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 587 · RJX 261 · IC 73 | On time 15:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 30h08 | 22:37 Bucharest | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
ICE 1003 · RJX 65 · IC 473 | On time 9:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 24h12 | 10:37 Bucharest | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Nuremberg to Bucharest run on average 1 times per day, taking around 23h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £261 but you can travel from only £33 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 1268 km distance in 24h 8m.
Distance 1268 km |
Average train duration 23h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £261 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 24h 8m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 18:40 |
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Leading Romanian art museum in the former royal palace, with European and national collections across several elegant galleries.
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Atmospheric historic quarter with churches, inns, small lanes and restored buildings, ideal for walking and seeing old Bucharest.
Elegant central avenue linking major squares, theatres and historic buildings; one of the city’s best walks for architecture and atmosphere.
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Elegant dining room showcasing modern Romanian cooking and tasting menus in a polished central setting.
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Most Nuremberg to Bucharest trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Bucharest station pair. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Bucharest train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
Bucharest is 3 km from Bucharest city centre. Public transport options include:
Bucharest has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bucharest.
Wi-Fi is available at Bucharest. ATMs are available at Bucharest.
Available at Bucharest: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bucharest: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bucharest.
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