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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
$69
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 24 trains that leave Hamburg for Nuremberg on Sat, Aug 29, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 465 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 12 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 4 h 12 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 881
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ICE 781+
81603
ICE 781+
81601
ICE 881
ICE 881
ICE 789
ICE 785
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ICE 783Omio 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 $29. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $202.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $427 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Hamburg to Nuremberg:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Nuremberg costing on average $78 (€63).
A bus is $381 (€307) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Nuremberg costing on average $427 (€344).
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
You'll arrive about 1h 48m sooner (4h 50m by train vs 6h 38m by car). Tickets start at around $78 (€63) compared to roughly $36 (€29) 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 Hamburg to Nuremberg trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 507 · ICE 1007 | On time 8:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h50 | 1:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 507 | Delayed 8:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 5h18 | 11:52 AM 11:52 AMNuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 585 | On time 9:13 AM Hamburg Harburg | 4h13 | 1:26 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1185 · 58217 | On time 9:32 AM Hamburg Harburg | 4h22 | 1:54 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 599 · ICE 1507 | On time 9:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h48 | 2:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2589 · ICE 1507 | On time 9:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h48 | 2:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 787 · ICE 27 | On time 10:13 AM Hamburg Harburg | 4h17 | 2:30 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 509 · ICE 1009 | On time 10:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h48 | 3:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 509 | On time 10:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 5h18 | 3:52 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2591 · ICE 1509 | On time 11:33 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h49 | 4:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 691 · ICE 1509 | On time 11:33 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h49 | 4:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 789 · ICE 29 | On time 12:13 PM Hamburg Harburg | 4h17 | 4:30 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 601 | On time 12:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5h18 | 5:52 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2593 · ICE 1601 | On time 1:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h50 | 6:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 693 · ICE 1601 | On time 1:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h50 | 6:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 881 · 58227 | On time 2:13 PM Hamburg Harburg | 4h42 | 6:55 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 603 · ICE 1103 | On time 2:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h48 | 7:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 603 | On time 2:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5h18 | 7:52 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2375 · ICE 681 | On time 2:41 PM Hamburg Harburg | 4h44 | 7:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 695 · ICE 1603 | On time 3:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h49 | 8:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2595 · ICE 1603 | On time 3:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h49 | 8:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 3:49 PM Hamburg-Bergedorf | 11h46 | 3:35 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 883 | On time 4:13 PM Hamburg Harburg | 4h32 | 8:45 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 605 | On time 4:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5h18 | 9:52 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 605 · ICE 1105 | On time 4:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h48 | 9:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2597 · ICE 1605 | On time 5:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h49 | 10:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 697 · ICE 1605 | On time 5:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h49 | 10:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 885 · ICE 821 | On time 6:13 PM Hamburg Harburg | 4h45 | 10:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 607 · ICE 1107 | On time 6:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h48 | 11:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 607 | On time 6:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5h19 | 11:53 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1081 | On time 10:27 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h21 | 4:48 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 921 · ICE 827 | On time 10:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 8h27 | 7:12 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 273 · ICE 521+ 81677 · 81655 | Delayed 12:32 AM 11:06 PMHamburg Harburg | 8h50 | 7:56 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
ICE 781+ 81601 | Delayed 3:27 AM 1:33 AMHamburg Hbf | 6h52 | 8:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 781+ 81603 | Delayed 3:27 AM 2:46 AMHamburg Harburg | 5h39 | 8:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2585 · ICE 1503 | Delayed 3:34 AM 5:13 AMHamburg Hbf | 5h09 | 10:22 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 783 | On time 6:13 AM Hamburg Harburg | 4h12 | 10:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 505 · ICE 1005 | On time 6:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h48 | 11:22 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 505 | On time 6:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 5h18 | 11:52 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 785 | On time 8:13 AM Hamburg Harburg | 4h12 | 12:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Nuremberg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) 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 288 miles (465 km) distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 288 miles (465 km) |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Nuremberg trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Nürnberg Flughafen. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Nuremberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg 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: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg 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: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona 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: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
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 Nordostbf. (U-Bahn) is 3 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn).
ATMs are available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn).
Available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn).
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