How to travel from Dusseldorf to Nuremburg, Germany

The distance between Dusseldorf and Nuremburg is around 440km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dusseldorf to Nuremburg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NuremburgDusseldorf if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 3 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Nuremberg central bus station.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Nuremberg.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance440km (273 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dusseldorf and Nuremburg

There are several options for getting from Dusseldorf to Nuremburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Dusseldorf and Nuremburg is around 440km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (226 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Dusseldorf and Nuremburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dusseldorf to Nuremburg is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Dusseldorf and Nuremburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Nuremburg. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Nuremburg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Belgian Railways run train services between Dusseldorf and Nuremburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dusseldorf and Nuremburg. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dusseldorf and Nuremburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 50m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Dusseldorf and Nuremburg. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dusseldorf to Nuremburg. We recommend that you take the train to Nuernberg Hbf. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Nuremburg is Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Nuremburg. Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) and Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dusseldorf and Nuremburg. The distance is around 440km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dusseldorf to Nuremburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dusseldorf and Nuremburg

Transport options from Dusseldorf to Nuremburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€110($110)
hourly441km (274 miles)
Train via Würzburg Hbf4h 55m
€60($60)
once daily475km (295 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€28($28)
5 times a day452km (281 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€58($58)
on demand440km (273 miles)

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Airports near Nuremburg

The following major airports near Nuremburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Nuremburg
MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Nuremburg
STR
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Nuremburg