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Germanisches Nationalmuseum
Germany’s largest museum of cultural history, with major collections of art, design, arms, and everyday objects from the German-speaking world.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erfurt Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 33 trains that leave Erfurt Hbf for Nuremberg Hbf on Sun, Jun 21, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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.
ICE 905
ICE 607
ICE 1107
ICE 805
ICE 507
ICE 1503
ICE 1003
ICE 1005
ICE 1007
ICE 1505Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Nuremberg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
You'll arrive about 56m sooner (1h 24m by train vs 2h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Erfurt Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 905 | Delayed 1:20 AM 3:20 AMErfurt Hbf | 1h42 | 3:02 AM 3:02 AMNuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 501 | Delayed 5:24 AM 6:24 AMErfurt Hbf | 1h41 | 6:52 AM 6:52 AMNuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1501 | On time 7:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 8:22 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 701 | On time 7:35 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h16 | 8:51 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1003 | On time 8:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 9:22 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 503 | On time 8:35 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h17 | 9:52 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1503 | On time 9:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 10:22 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 703 | Delayed 8:02 AM 9:35 AMErfurt Hbf | 1h17 | 9:10 AM 9:10 AMNuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4911 | 9:52 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h56 | 11:48 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1005 | On time 10:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 11:22 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2455 | On time 10:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 11:22 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 505 | On time 10:35 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h17 | 11:52 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1505 | On time 11:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 12:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 91 | Delayed 10:16 AM 11:59 AMErfurt Hbf | 1h31 | 11:40 AM 11:40 AMNuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1007 | On time 12:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 1:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 507 | On time 12:35 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h17 | 1:52 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1507 | On time 1:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 2:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 707 | Delayed 12:02 PM 1:35 PMErfurt Hbf | 1h17 | 1:10 PM 1:10 PMNuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1009 | On time 2:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 3:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 509 | On time 2:35 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h17 | 3:52 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1509 | On time 3:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 4:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1101 | On time 4:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 5:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 601 | Delayed 2:38 PM 4:35 PMErfurt Hbf | 1h17 | 5:52 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1601 | On time 5:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 6:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 801 | Delayed 4:02 PM 5:35 PMErfurt Hbf | 1h16 | 5:10 PM 5:10 PMNuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1103 | On time 6:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 7:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 603 | On time 6:35 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h17 | 7:52 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1603 | On time 7:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 8:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 803 | Delayed 6:01 PM 7:35 PMErfurt Hbf | 1h17 | 7:09 PM 7:09 PMNuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1105 | On time 8:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 9:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 605 | On time 8:35 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h17 | 9:52 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1605 | On time 9:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 10:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 805 | On time 9:34 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h33 | 11:07 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1107 | On time 10:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h08 | 11:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 607 | On time 10:54 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h16 | 12:10 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 501 | On time 6:24 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h41 | 8:05 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Erfurt Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 20:35. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 8:35 PM |
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Germany’s largest museum of cultural history, with major collections of art, design, arms, and everyday objects from the German-speaking world.
Museum and exhibition center explaining the history of the Nazi Party Rally Grounds and the rise of National Socialism in Nuremberg.
Historic house museum dedicated to Albrecht Dürer, showing his life, workshop context, and Renaissance Nuremberg.
The central market square of the Old Town, surrounded by major monuments and a focal point for daily city life and events.
Beautiful historic street lined with colorful timber-framed houses, often highlighted in photos of Nuremberg.
Lively square below the castle and near the Dürer House, popular for medieval atmosphere and iconic city views.
Small marjoram-seasoned sausages grilled over flame, the city’s most famous specialty and a classic Franconian meal.
Three Nürnberger sausages served in a bread roll, a beloved local street-food snack around the station and old town.
Franconian roast pork shoulder with crispy crust, typically served with dumplings and gravy, a hearty regional favorite.
Two-Michelin-star fine-dining restaurant offering creative modern tasting menus and one of Nürnberg’s top culinary experiences.
Established brewery restaurant serving Franconian dishes, house-brewed beer, and a warm historic cellar atmosphere.
Classic long-running venue by St. Sebald, famous for charcoal-grilled Nürnberger Rostbratwürste in a rustic setting.
Moderate for Germany. Station-area snacks are cheap, while sit-down dining and hotels cost more.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated at cafés; not expected for takeaway.
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