The average train between Nuremberg and Bautzen takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg to Bautzen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Nuremberg and Bautzen. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Bautzen at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Bautzen station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Nuremberg to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bautzen station.
Book your Nuremberg to Bautzen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Die Länderbahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Nuremberg and Bautzen is 306 km. The road distance is 477 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bautzen via Leipzig Hbf, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, and Dresden-Neustadt in around 4h 20m.