Replacement services during the Nuremberg – Regensburg general renovation
Replacement services during the general renovation
The line between Nuremberg and Regensburg will be completely closed from 6 February 2026 to 10 July 2026 due to the general renovation. Long-distance services will be diverted around the line closure. Travellers on regional services will be able to reach their destinations via an extensive network of replacement bus services.
Find out when and where your bus will run
Find bus routes and times at bahn.de/en, in the DB Navigator app, in the local public transport apps and on the websites of the local transport associations.
Timetables and posters with information about replacement bus services and changes to journey times will be provided at all affected stations in advance of the construction work. Visit bahnhof.de/en for information on how to get to the replacement bus stops.
Changes to regional transport
Train services will be severely restricted from 6 February 2026 to 10 July 2026 for the general renovation of the Nuremberg – Regensburg line. Travellers will still be able to reach their destinations. However, the following service changes and bus replacements will apply to regional and local trains:
Affected routes with replacement bus services and alternative direct services
Line | Usual route | Changes from 6 February 2026 |
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RE 22 | Nuremberg – Neumarkt (Oberpf.) – Regensburg – Munich | RE 22 will not run between Nuremberg and Regensburg. There will be a replacement bus service: Nuremberg – Regensburg
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RB 51 | Neumarkt (Oberpf.) - Regensburg (– Straubing – Plattling) | RB 51 will not run between Neumarkt (Oberpf.) and Regensburg. There will be a replacement bus service: Neumarkt (Oberpf.) – Regensburg
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RE 50 | Nuremberg – Neumarkt (Oberpf.) – Regensburg – Straubing – Plattling | RE 50 will not run between Nuremberg and Regensburg. There will be a replacement bus service: Nuremberg – Regensburg
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S3 (Nuremberg S-Bahn) | Nuremberg – Feucht – Neumarkt | S3 will not run between Feucht and Neumarkt (Oberpf.). There will be a replacement bus service: Feucht – Neumarkt (Oberpf.)
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RE 18 | Ingolstadt North – Ingolstadt Main Station – Neustadt (Donau) – Regensburg – Plattling | Regional and local services will be reduced due to the diversion of freight trains. There will be lower train frequencies and replacement bus services between Neustadt (Donau) and Regensburg:
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RB 17 | Ingolstadt Main Station – Neustadt(Donau) – Regensburg Main Station | Regional and local services will be reduced due to the diversion of freight trains. There will be lower train frequencies and replacement bus services between Neustadt (Donau) and Regensburg Main Station:
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RE 3 | Munich Main Station – Freising – Landshut – Plattling – Passau | Regional and local services will be reduced due to the diversion of freight trains. There will be lower train frequencies and replacement bus services between Landshut and Passau:
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RE 40 | Nuremberg Main Station – Regensburg Main Station | Alternative direct train service between Nuremberg and Regensburg:
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Affected services without replacement buses
Line | Usual route | Changes from 6 February 2026 |
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RB 33 | Munich Main Station – Freising – Landshut | There will be changes to the timetable:
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RE 1 | Munich Main Station – Ingolstadt Main Station – Nuremberg | There will be changes to the timetable:
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RE 5 | Munich Main Station – Salzburg | There will be changes to the timetable: The extra peak hour services between Munich Main Station and Traunstein will not run. This is to allow the diversion of freight trains. |
RE 7/RE 17 | Augsburg Main Station – Nuremberg Main Station | Regional trains between Augsburg and Nuremberg will not run. This is to allow the diversion of freight trains. RE 16, RE 80, RE 89, RB 87, RE 60 and RB 16 provide an alternative for parts of this route. |
RE 22 | Munich Airport – Regensburg | There will be additional stops between Munich Airport and Regensburg. This is to substitute for other services affected by the construction works. |
RB 13 | Augsburg Main Station – Friedberg | There will be changes to the timetable: The 15-minute interval between Augsburg Main Station and Friedberg on weekdays will be reduced; trains will run every 30 minutes. This is to allow the diversion of freight trains. |
RB 40 | Munich Main Station – Mühldorf Markt Schwaben | There will be changes to the timetable: The service will not run between Munich Central Station and Munich East. This is to allow the diversion of freight trains. Travellers can use the S-Bahn as an alternative. |
RB 45 | Mühldorf – Freilassing – Salzburg | There will be changes to the timetable: RB 45 will not run between Freilassing and Salzburg. This is to allow the diversion of freight trains. S3 (ÖBB) and RE 5 provide an alternative on this route. |
RB 48 | Munich East – Wasserburg am Inn | There will be changes to the timetable: RB 48 will start at Grafing. |
RB 87 | Augsburg – Donauwörth/Meitingen | There will be changes to the timetable: The extra peak hour services between Augsburg and Donauwörth will not run. In addition, the Augsburg – Meitingen shuttle trains will not run Mon–Fri. The hourly service between Augsburg and Donauwörth will continue to run. |
Long-distance trains
Long-distance trains are also affected and will be diverted around the line closure. The changes are already included in DB's electronic timetable information. You can find timetable information at bahn.de/en and in the DB Navigator app. Plan and book your journey in advance using the website or app.
Nuremberg – Regensburg railway line: What is planned?
The 88-kliometre-long Nuremberg – Regensburg line is an important part of the European Rhine-Danube corridor and one of the busiest routes in Bavaria. It also provides a vital rail link to Austria. During the general renovation, DB will renew tracks, points, overhead lines and stations on a large scale. Additional crossovers will be installed to provide more flexibility in the event of disruption or engineering works on the line. In addition, a railway embankment near Deining and a bridge near Burgthann will be upgraded.
Other lines in Bavaria will undergo a general renovation once the Nuremberg – Regensburg works have been completed. You can find more information about the project here.
Answers to frequently asked questions
Our FAQs contain frequently asked questions and answers about replacement services for regional trains during the general renovation between Nuremberg and Regensburg in 2026. Further questions and answers will be added in due course.
Where can I find the timetable information for the replacement services?
All replacement services are shown via the usual travel information channels, for example at bahn.de/en or in the DB Navigator app as well as in the apps of the regional transport associations. Departure timetables are also available at the bus stops used by the replacement service.
How do I find the bus stops for the replacement services?
The replacement bus stops are usually outside the train station or, to minimise bus journey times, at another convenient central location. They are clearly labelled. Signage points the way to the replacement bus stop. Maps of the surrounding area are provided on the platform notice boards, showing walking routes between the station and the replacement bus stop.
How will I recognise the buses for the regional replacement services?
All the buses are completely purple and have "Ersatzverkehr Replacement Service" written on the side. The symbol for the replacement bus service is also easy to recognise. Digital displays on the side and front of the bus show the bus route number and destination.
Do the same passenger rights apply as on trains, especially with regard to delays and refunds?
The same passenger rights apply on replacement buses as on trains, including refunds and compensation in the event of delays.
What ticket do I need?
No additional ticket is required to travel on replacement services. As with any train journey, a ticket for the desired route must always be purchased before travelling. This ticket is then valid on the replacement bus service instead of the train.
Where can I get a ticket for the replacement buses?
You can buy tickets from Deutsche Bahn or the transport associations at www.bahn.de as well as in the DB Navigator app and local public transport apps. Tickets are also available from DB travel centres, DB agencies and ticket machines at stations. Tickets cannot be purchased on the bus.
Is it possible to buy a ticket at the bus stop?
In most cases, there are no ticket machines or sales points in the immediate vicinity of the replacement bus stop. Please plan your ticket purchase in advance. DB tickets and local public transport tickets can be purchased quickly and easily in the DB Navigator app, in the local public transport apps or at bahn.de/en.
Are long-distance trains also affected by the closure?
Long-distance trains are also affected and will be diverted around the line closure. Further information can be found via bahn.de/en or DB Navigator.
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