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Germanisches Nationalmuseum Nürnberg
Leading art museum with major European paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to modern times.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Göttingen to Nuremberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Göttingen to Nuremberg will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 9 trains that leave Göttingen for Nuremberg on Sat, Aug 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest trains will take 3 h 13 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 781
ICE 273 · ICE 521
ICE 783
ICE 785
3655 · ICE 1003
ICE 785
ICE 783
ICE 583
ICE 781
3657 · ICE 1005Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Göttingen to Nuremberg:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Nuremberg costing on average $83 (€67).
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
You'll arrive about 1h 14m sooner (2h 42m by train vs 3h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $83 (€67) compared to roughly $56 (€46) 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).
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 Göttingen to Nuremberg trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 781 | On time 6:02 AM Göttingen station | 2h23 | 8:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
3655 · ICE 1003 | On time 6:04 AM Göttingen station | 3h18 | 9:22 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24005 · 74705 · 16269 · 16385 | On time 6:14 AM Göttingen station | 4h08 | 10:22 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5 transfers | |
ICE 783 | On time 8:02 AM Göttingen station | 2h23 | 10:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
3657 · ICE 1005 | On time 8:09 AM Göttingen station | 3h13 | 11:22 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 583 | On time 9:02 AM Göttingen station | 2h23 | 11:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
26105 · ICE 1505 | On time 9:07 AM Göttingen station | 3h15 | 12:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 785 | On time 10:02 AM Göttingen station | 2h23 | 12:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Göttingen to Nuremberg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:56 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.
Leading art museum with major European paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to modern times.
Museum in Albrecht Dürer’s former home, presenting the artist’s life, workshops, and Renaissance Nuremberg context.
Important museum at the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds, documenting the rise of National Socialism and its legacy.
Nuremberg’s central market square, framed by landmark churches and historic facades, and home to the famous Christkindlesmarkt.
Charming old town quarter below the castle with half-timbered houses, quiet lanes, and a distinctly local medieval atmosphere.
Historic pedestrian street lined with shops and churches, connecting the station area to the heart of the old town.
Small grilled pork sausages seasoned with marjoram, traditionally served three in a bun or with sauerkraut. They are Nuremberg’s most famous protected specialty.
Crisp gingerbread from Nuremberg, often made with nuts, spices, and little or no flour. It is a historic Christmas specialty with protected regional status.
Blue cooked sausages gently poached in a vinegar and onion broth. A Franconian classic valued for its tangy flavor and old-fashioned tavern tradition.
Michelin-starred fine dining with modern Franconian and seasonal tasting menus in an elegant setting within the historic city center.
Traditional Franconian restaurant known for sausages, Schäufele, and local beer. Expect wood-paneled rooms and a lively old-town atmosphere.
Historic bratwurst kitchen near the main market, famous for traditional Nuremberg sausages grilled over beechwood in a classic rustic setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is reasonable. Cheaper than Munich, but pricier than smaller Bavarian towns.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes.
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Nuremberg Hbf -> Nuremberg Hauptmarkt
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Göttingen to Nuremberg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nuremberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Göttingen to Nuremberg trains use the Göttingen to Nürnberg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Nürnberg Flughafen. Use this guide to compare Göttingen and Nuremberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Göttingen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Mannamia, Europic, Efes Döner, Bratwurst Glöckle
Wi-Fi is available at Göttingen. ATMs are available at Göttingen.
Ticket office support is available at Göttingen. Information desks are available at Göttingen.
Luggage storage is available at Göttingen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Göttingen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göttingen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göttingen.
Nearby hotels include Kasseler Hof, Hotel Schiffer, B&B Hotel Göttingen-City.
Göttingen, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Kartoffelhaus, Zum Szültenbürger
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Göttingen, ZOB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Göttingen, ZOB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Göttingen, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göttingen, ZOB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göttingen, ZOB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Stadt Hannover, Hotel Central, Romantik Hotel Gebhards.
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
Nürnberg-Steinbühl has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Sushi glas, Afterwork, Mike's Bar & Restaurant, Museumscafé Arte
Wi-Fi is available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl. ATMs are available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl. Information desks are available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg-Steinbühl.
Nearby hotels include Motel One Nürnberg-Plärrer, Art-Hotel City, Gasthof Schwänlein, Hotel Keiml.
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