New Direct Route: This World Metropolis Now Accessible Non-Stop from Nuremberg

Baked Beans, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben—all this (and much more) is now just a direct connection away from „Nürnberg“: As the company „FlixBus“ announced in a press release on Tuesday, an express bus service now operates directly between „Nürnberg“ and London.

The journey begins daily at 12:05 AM from „ZOB Nürnberg“ and initially makes stops in Frankfurt, Bonn, Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Brussels before heading to Lille. Subsequently, passengers cross the English Channel between the northern French town of Calais and the southern English town of Dover via ferry, before resuming the bus journey on British soil. Ultimately, the bus arrives in the heart of London: the final stop is in front of „Victoria Station“, just a few steps away from Buckingham Palace or Westminster Cathedral.

FlixBus cites lower CO2 emissions and "generous luggage allowances" as the main advantages of traveling by long-distance coach compared to flying: a suitcase and an additional piece of hand luggage are included in the ticket price. Additionally, passengers can enjoy free Wi-Fi and power outlets on the bus.

Bus or flight to London: Which is the better deal?

Part of the truth is, however, that compared to the direct flight offered by Ryanair from Nuremberg to London, traveling by long-distance bus takes significantly longer. Instead of just under two hours, it takes about 20 hours to reach the English capital. The price difference varies, as flight prices fluctuate depending on the season and the time of booking. The fact is: A „FlixBus“ ticket costs around 90 euros, while flight prices can be sometimes under 50 euros, sometimes slightly over 100 euros.

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A compromise between lengthy bus journeys and environmentally harmful flights could be a train connection. However, anyone currently wanting to travel by rail from Nürnberg to Paris must change trains several times and pass through key hubs like Brussels or Paris. Relief could come from the company Eurostar: The firm announced plans to operate direct trains from the United Kingdom to Germany and Switzerland - but likely not until the early 2030s. This was confirmed by CEO Gwendoline Cazenave to the „Guardian“. Previous attempts to establish a direct connection between Frankfurt and London had failed. Now, the company is aiming for direct train routes from London to Frankfurt and Geneva, which are expected to take around five hours.