How to travel from Nuremburg to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Nuremburg and Berlin is around 427km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nuremburg to Berlin 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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Train

Take the train to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin - ZOB.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated byBlablabus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance434km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nuremburg and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Nuremburg to Berlin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Nuremburg and Berlin is around 427km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (234 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Nuremburg and Berlin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nuremburg to Berlin is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Nuremburg and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nuremburg and Berlin. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nuremburg and Berlin with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 3h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Nuremburg and Berlin. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 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 Nuremburg and Berlin. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nuremburg and Berlin with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 5hrs.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Nuremburg and Berlin. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nuremburg to Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hbf. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) 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 Nuremburg and Berlin. The distance is around 434km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nuremburg to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Nuremburg to Berlin

Compare travel optionsbetween Nuremburg and Berlin

Transport options from Nuremburg to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€110($110)
every 30 mins474km (295 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€19($19)
every 3 hours427km (265 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€57($57)
on demand434km (269 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

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

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin