- Must visit
Germanisches Nationalmuseum
Germany’s largest museum of cultural history, with major collections of art, design, archaeology, and historical artifacts from the German-speaking world.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
10 h 15 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg to Nuremberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Nuremberg will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 11 buses that leave Hamburg for Nuremberg on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 465 km distance in an average of 10 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 11 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $281.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $536 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Nuremberg:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Nuremberg costing on average $100 (€82).
A bus is $487 (€399) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Nuremberg costing on average $536 (€439).
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
You'll arrive about -2h -7m sooner (7h 45m by bus vs 6h 38m by car) and save roughly $-13.85 (€-11.35) compared to fuel and tolls ($49 (€40) vs $35 (€29)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:33AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 11h22 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:42PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 11h38 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Nuremberg buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 9h35 | 3:35 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 8h25 | 6:35 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 10h30 | 1:20 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 11h25 | 6:55 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 7:33 AM Hamburg Hbf | 11h22 | 6:55 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 10h10 | 7:40 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 11h55 | 9:45 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport | 13h05 | 11:20 PM Nürnberg, ZOB | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 11h55 | 3:25 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 11h05 | 3:35 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:42 PM Hamburg Harburg | 11h38 | 4:20 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Hamburg to Nuremberg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 288 miles (465 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 288 miles (465 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Nuremberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nuremberg trip today.
Germany’s largest museum of cultural history, with major collections of art, design, archaeology, and historical artifacts from the German-speaking world.
The preserved former home and workshop of Albrecht Dürer, offering insight into the life and work of Nuremberg’s most famous Renaissance artist.
An important documentation center at the Palace of Justice covering the Nuremberg Trials and their lasting impact on international law.
Nuremberg’s central market square, surrounded by major landmarks and especially lively during festivals and the famous Christmas market season.
A beautifully preserved old street lined with colorful timber-framed houses, often highlighted in photography and social media posts.
A charming square below the castle near the Albrecht Dürer House, popular for historic views and a classic old-town atmosphere.
Small marjoram-seasoned pork sausages traditionally grilled over beechwood and famously protected as a regional specialty of Nuremberg.
Three Nürnberger sausages served in a bread roll, a classic local street-food snack found across the city.
Franconian roast pork shoulder with crispy crackling, usually served with potato dumplings and rich gravy; a hearty regional favorite.
Longstanding traditional restaurant known for refined Franconian cuisine, historic interiors, and a more intimate, upscale atmosphere.
Established old-town brewhouse serving Franconian dishes and house-brewed beer in a traditional, atmospheric setting near the city walls.
Historic, well-known restaurant by St. Sebald specializing in authentic Nürnberger Rostbratwürste grilled over charcoal in a classic old-town setting.
Moderate by German standards. Public transport and casual food are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more during peak periods and major fairs.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, tip about 5-10% for good service and hand it directly when paying.
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Nürnberg ZOB, Nuremberg -> Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, Nuremberg
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