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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
$182
Average price
$225
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
545 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kiel 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 Kiel Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf will cost around $225 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $182.
It's difficult to get from Kiel Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf without transferring at least once.
11213 · ICE 789
11215 · ICE 589
11261 · ICE 707
11211 · ICE 587
11219 · ICE 681
11215 · ICE 601 · ICE 1101
11211 · ICE 509 · ICE 1009
11217 · RJ 177 · ICE 1601
11219 · ICE 603 · ICE 1103
11269 · ICE 801Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $275.
Distance: 338 miles (545 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$153 Average price | $524 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 37m Average total duration 12h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf:
A bus is $97 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf costing on average $153 (€125).
A bus is $468 (€383) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf costing on average $524 (€429).
Other travel options to Nuremberg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 12h 7m.
You'll arrive about 1h 36m sooner (6h 7m by train vs 7h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $153 (€125) compared to roughly $18 (€14) 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.
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 Kiel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11217 · ICE 881 | On time 11:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h48 | 6:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11217 · RJ 177 · ICE 1601 | 11:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h45 | 6:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
11269 · ICE 801 | Delayed 12:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h46 | 5:07 PM 5:07 PMNuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11219 · ICE 681 | On time 12:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h48 | 7:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11219 · ICE 603 · ICE 1103 | On time 12:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h45 | 7:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
11221 · ICE 883 | On time 1:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h48 | 8:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11273 · ICE 803 | Delayed 2:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h47 | 7:06 PM 7:06 PMNuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11223 · ICE 683 | On time 2:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h48 | 9:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11223 · ICE 605 · ICE 1105 | On time 2:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h45 | 9:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
11225 · ICE 885 | On time 3:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h48 | 10:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11225 · RJ 179 · ICE 1605 | On time 3:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h45 | 10:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
11227 · ICE 607 · ICE 1107 | On time 4:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 6h45 | 11:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
11227 · ICE 685 | On time 4:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 7h09 | 11:46 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11285 · ICE 1081 | On time 8:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 8h43 | 4:48 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11235 · ICE 921 · ICE 521 | On time 8:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 11h19 | 7:56 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
11235 · ICE 921 · 4445 · ICE 273 | On time 8:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 11h19 | 7:56 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
11287 · RJ 479 · ICE 1501 | On time 9:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 11h17 | 8:22 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
11261 · ICE 707 | On time 8:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h47 | 2:52 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11211 · ICE 587 | On time 8:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h49 | 3:26 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11211 · ICE 509 · ICE 1009 | On time 8:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h45 | 3:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
11213 · ICE 789 | On time 9:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h48 | 4:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11215 · ICE 589 | On time 10:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h48 | 5:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11215 · ICE 601 · ICE 1101 | On time 10:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h45 | 5:22 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Kiel Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $83 (€68) but you can travel from only $40 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:37, the last at 11:37. The fastest train covers the 338 miles (545 km) distance in 5h 48m.
Distance 338 miles (545 km) |
Average train duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $83 (€68) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 48m |
First train 6:37 AM |
Last train 11:37 AM |
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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.
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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.
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Two-Michelin-star fine-dining restaurant offering creative modern tasting menus and one of Nürnberg’s top culinary experiences.
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