How to travel from Hamburg to Nuremburg, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Nuremburg is around 592km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hamburg to Nuremburg by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Nuremberg (NUE).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
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Train via Hannover Messe / Laatzen

Take the train to Hannover Messe / Laatzen and then to Nürnberg Hbf.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nuremberg central bus station.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Nuremberg.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance641km (398 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Nuremburg

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Nuremburg by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).

The distance between Hamburg and Nuremburg is around 592km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 462km (287 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Hamburg and Nuremburg by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Nuremburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €310 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Nuremburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Nuremburg. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Nuremburg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 5h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Hamburg and Nuremburg. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 5h 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 Hamburg and Nuremburg. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Nuremburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 8h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Nuremburg. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Nuremburg. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Nuremberg (NUE). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Hamburg and Nuremburg. The distance is around 641km (398 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Nuremburg is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €310 ($310).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Nuremburg

Transport options from Hamburg to Nuremburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3hrs
€310($310)
every 4 hours649km (403 miles)
Train via Hannover Messe / Laatzen + 1 similar
4h 25m
€140($140)
every 3 hours592km (368 miles)
Train5h 25m
€130($130)
every 30 mins592km (368 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
€35($35)
every 20 mins628km (390 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€85($85)
on demand641km (398 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