How to travel from Nuremburg to Flensburg, Germany

The distance between Nuremburg and Flensburg is around 660km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nuremburg to Flensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe

Take the train to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe then Hamburg Dammtor and then to Flensburg.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station and then to Flensburg central train station.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Flensburg.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance765km (476 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nuremburg and Flensburg

There are several options for getting from Nuremburg to Flensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Nuremburg and Flensburg is around 660km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Nuremburg and Flensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nuremburg to Flensburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Nuremburg and Flensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nuremburg and Flensburg. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nuremburg to Flensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Danish Railways run train services between Nuremburg and Flensburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Flensburg. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nuremburg to Flensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg central bus station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Nuremburg and Flensburg. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 55m 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 Flensburg. We recommend that you fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Flensburg is Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT) (GWT) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Flensburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) 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 Flensburg. The distance is around 765km (476 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nuremburg to Flensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nuremburg and Flensburg

Transport options from Nuremburg to Flensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 40m
€210($210)
hourly660km (410 miles)
Train to München Hbf, plane5h 30m
€310($310)
hourly999km (621 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€240($240)
hourly833km (517 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane6h 15m
€280($280)
every 4 hours959km (596 miles)
Train via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe + 1 similar
6h 35m
€190($190)
hourly765km (476 miles)
Train6h 40m
€175($175)
hourly765km (476 miles)
Bus
10h 55m
€55($55)
4 times a week814km (506 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€100($100)
on demand765km (476 miles)

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Airports near Flensburg

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

GWT
Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Flensburg
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Flensburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Flensburg