- Must visit
Städel Museum
One of Germany’s premier art museums, with major European works from Old Masters to contemporary art on the Museumsufer.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 41 trains that leave Nuremberg Hbf for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Fri, Jun 19, 19 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 trains cover the 193 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 19 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 520 · S8
ICE 22
88652 · ICE 618
58234 · ICE 937 · S9
ICE 24
ICE 526
ICE 724
ICE 728
ICE 726
ICE 722Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $109.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $55 (€45).
A bus is $161 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $179 (€147).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (2h 24m by train vs 2h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $55 (€45) compared to roughly $41 (€33) 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 Nuremberg Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 728 · S8 | On time 8:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h29 | 10:29 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 728 | On time 8:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h19 | 10:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 726 · S8 | On time 9:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h29 | 11:29 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 726 | On time 9:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h19 | 11:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 926 | On time 9:31 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h25 | 11:56 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 926 · S8 | On time 9:31 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h28 | 11:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 724 | On time 10:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h19 | 12:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 724 · S8 | On time 10:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h29 | 12:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 722 | On time 11:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h19 | 1:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 722 · S8 | On time 11:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h29 | 1:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 720 | On time 12:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h19 | 2:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 720 · S8 | On time 12:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h29 | 2:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 628 | On time 1:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h19 | 3:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 628 · S8 | On time 1:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h29 | 3:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 28 | On time 1:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h24 | 3:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 28 · S8 | On time 1:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h27 | 3:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 626 | On time 2:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h19 | 4:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 626 · S8 | On time 2:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h29 | 4:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 624 | On time 2:59 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h20 | 5:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 624 · S8 | On time 2:59 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h30 | 5:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 26 | On time 3:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h24 | 5:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 26 · S8 | On time 3:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h27 | 5:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 622 | On time 4:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h19 | 6:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 622 · S8 | On time 4:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h29 | 6:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 620 | On time 5:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h19 | 7:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 620 · S8 | On time 5:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h29 | 7:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 24 | On time 5:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h24 | 7:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 24 · S8 | On time 5:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h27 | 7:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 528 | On time 6:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h19 | 8:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 528 · S8 | On time 6:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h29 | 8:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 526 | On time 7:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h18 | 9:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 526 · S8 | On time 7:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h28 | 9:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 22 | On time 7:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h24 | 9:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 22 · S8 | On time 7:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h27 | 9:59 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 524 | On time 8:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h19 | 10:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 524 · S8 | On time 8:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h29 | 10:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nuremberg Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 119 miles (193 km) distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 119 miles (193 km) |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 9:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Frankfurt am Main Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Frankfurt am Main Airport trip today.
One of Germany’s premier art museums, with major European works from Old Masters to contemporary art on the Museumsufer.
Major exhibition hall for ambitious temporary shows in modern and contemporary art beside the Römer area.
A highly popular natural history museum, especially known for dinosaur skeletons and strong fossil and biodiversity displays.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, lined with reconstructed timbered houses and surrounded by many of the city’s key sights.
Riverside museum district along the Main, ideal for walking and one of the city’s most culturally rich areas.
Rebuilt old town quarter mixing reconstructed historic houses with modern architecture, now one of Frankfurt’s most photographed areas.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served with mustard, bread, and potato salad. A classic Frankfurt specialty with protected regional status.
Frankfurt’s famous cold herb sauce made with seven fresh herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes.
A small sour milk cheese marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. A traditional Hessian tavern dish loved for its sharp, rustic flavor.
A stylish upscale restaurant blending Austrian and regional influences, suitable for travelers seeking refined dining beyond standard tavern fare.
Established traditional restaurant near the airport and city forest, known for Hessian specialties, apple wine, and a rustic atmosphere.
Well-known apple wine tavern in Sachsenhausen serving classic Frankfurt dishes such as Grüne Soße, schnitzel, and Handkäs in a lively traditional setting.
Airport prices are higher than in the city. Meals, coffee, and convenience items cost noticeably more than average in Germany.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. For taxis, round up the fare. Tipping is not expected for quick takeaway coffee.
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