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How to get fromNuremberg (Station) to Rothenburgby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nuremberg (Station) to Rothenburg by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the train from Cottbus Hbf to Horkatrain train Rb
    7h 9m
    €98–315

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Dresden central stationbus bus FlixBus N1304 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Görlitzbus bus 860 / ...
    8h 23m
    €31–58

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Dresden central stationbus bus FlixBus N1304 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Görlitz Bahnhoftrain train Rb60 / ...
    7h 51m
    €58–163

  4. Drive 412.3 km

    1. Drive from Nuremberg (Station) to Rothenburgcar car 412.3 km
    3h 49m
    €59–84

  5. Train via Hof

    1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Goerlitztrain train Rb / ...
    8h 25m
    €110–247

Nuremberg (Station) to Rothenburg by foot, train, and bus

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Nuremberg (Station), Germany and Rothenburg, Saxony, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Nuremberg (Station) to Rothenburg Krankenhaus via Nürnberg Hbf, Leipzig Hbf, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof, Cottbus Hbf, Horka, and Horka in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Rothenburg Schützenplatz via Dresden central station and Görlitz Busbahnhof in around 8h 23m.

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