How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Nuremburg, Germany

The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Nuremburg is around 379km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Nuremburg by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NuremburgFreiburg im Breisgau if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Mannheim Hbf, plane

Take the train to Mannheim Hbf and then to Frankfurt then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg (NUE).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train via Karlsruhe Hbf

Take the train to Karlsruhe Hbf and then to Nürnberg Hbf.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nürnberg Hbf.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Nuremberg.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance382km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Nuremburg

There are several options for getting from Freiburg im Breisgau to Nuremburg by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Nuremburg is around 379km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Freiburg im Breisgau and Nuremburg by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Nuremburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Nuremburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Freiburg im Breisgau and Nuremburg. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Freiburg im Breisgau to Nuremburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Regional and FlixTrain run train services between Freiburg im Breisgau and Nuremburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Freiburg im Breisgau and Nuremburg. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Freiburg im Breisgau and Nuremburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Freiburg im Breisgau and Nuremburg. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Freiburg im Breisgau to Nuremburg. We recommend that you take the bus to Basel Euroairport FR then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg (NUE). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Freiburg im Breisgau and Nuremburg. The distance is around 382km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Nuremburg is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Freiburg im Breisgau and Nuremburg

Transport options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Nuremburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mannheim Hbf, plane + 2 similar
2h 45m
€230($230)
hourly460km (286 miles)
Bus and Plane2h 50m
€270($270)
hourly556km (345 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
€345($345)
hourly462km (287 miles)
Train via Karlsruhe Hbf + 1 similar
4h 15m
€95($95)
every 3 hours400km (249 miles)
Train4h 25m
€110($110)
hourly493km (306 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€21($21)
once daily379km (236 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€63($63)
on demand382km (237 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