The distance between Frankfurt and Nuremburg is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Frankfurt 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.
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Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf.
Take the bus to Nuremberg central bus station.
There are several options for getting from Frankfurt to Nuremburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).
The distance between Frankfurt and Nuremburg is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Frankfurt and Nuremburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Nuremburg is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €30 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt and Nuremburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Frankfurt and Nuremburg. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Frankfurt and Nuremburg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2hrs.
Deutsche Bahn run train services between Frankfurt and Nuremburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Frankfurt and Nuremburg. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Frankfurt and Nuremburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 40m.
FlixBus, FlixBus-de, Union Ivkoni and Arda Tur run regular bus services between Frankfurt and Nuremburg. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frankfurt to Nuremburg. We recommend that you take the train to Nuernberg Hbf. instead which will take 2hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Frankfurt and Nuremburg. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frankfurt to Nuremburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2hrs | €60($60) | every 30 mins | 224km (139 miles) |
Bus | 2h 40m | €17($17) | every 4 hours | 232km (144 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €30($30) | on demand | 222km (138 miles) |
Union Ivkoni
Arda Tur
The following major airports near Nuremburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.