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Large aviation museum in nearby Hermeskeil with historic aircraft, helicopters, and military aviation exhibits; a strong niche stop for plane enthusiasts using Hahn Airport.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 41 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Frankfurt Hahn Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Frankfurt Hahn Airport will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 2 trains that leave Nuremberg for Frankfurt Hahn Airport on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 279 km distance in an average of 5 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 5 h 56 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Frankfurt Hahn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m 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 Nuremberg to Frankfurt Hahn Airport:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Frankfurt Hahn Airport costing on average $69 (€57).
Other travel options to Frankfurt Hahn Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€57) compared to roughly $62 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.15 (€-5.86). The journey takes 5h 10m versus 3h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Frankfurt Hahn Airport trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 PM Nuremberg | 10h16 | 6:16 AM Frankfurt Hahn Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 7:31 AM Nuremberg | 5h25 | 12:56 PM Frankfurt Hahn Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Nuremberg | 5h56 | 2:56 PM Frankfurt Hahn Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Nuremberg to Frankfurt Hahn Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:31, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 5h 24m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average train duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 7:31 AM |
Last train 8:00 PM |
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Elegant riverside walking area with Belle Époque architecture, bridges, and vineyard views; especially popular for relaxed photo stops.
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Airport prices are higher than nearby towns. Simple meals and coffee cost more airside, but Germany overall is moderately priced.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated at cafes, but not required.
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