- Must visit
Goethes Wohnhaus
Goethe's former home preserves original rooms, collections, and context for understanding his life and work in Weimar.
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Weimar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Weimar will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 5 trains that leave Nuremberg for Weimar on Mon, Aug 03, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 171 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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 train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Weimar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 €37, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€52 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Nuremberg to Weimar:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Weimar costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Weimar take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
You'll arrive about 1h 6m sooner (1h 32m by train vs 2h 38m by car). Tickets start at around €52 compared to roughly €34 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 Nuremberg to Weimar trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:05 AM Nuremberg | 1h45 | 7:50 AM Weimar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 AM Nuremberg | 1h45 | 8:50 AM Weimar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:36 AM Nuremberg | 1h28 | 9:04 AM Weimar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 AM Nuremberg | 2h09 | 12:14 PM Weimar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 AM Nuremberg | 2h09 | 1:14 PM Weimar | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Weimar run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:44, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 12:44 AM |
Last train 11:29 PM |
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Discover the best of Weimar — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Weimar trip today.
Goethe's former home preserves original rooms, collections, and context for understanding his life and work in Weimar.
Famed Rococo library and museum of books, manuscripts, and architecture; one of Weimar's most celebrated interiors.
Leading Bauhaus museum presenting the school's design legacy through objects, ideas, and modern exhibition design.
Broad central square framed by the German National Theatre and the Goethe-Schiller Monument; Weimar's classic civic heart.
Landscape park along the Ilm with paths, monuments, and literary associations; one of Weimar's essential walking areas.
Historic old town quarter of lanes, courtyards, and classical-era buildings that captures Weimar's intimate atmosphere.
Thuringia's famous grilled pork sausage, seasoned with marjoram and traditionally cooked over charcoal. It is a regional icon often eaten with mustard and bread.
Classic potato dumplings served with roasts and rich gravy. They are a staple of Thuringian home cooking and central to festive Sunday meals.
Sheet cake topped with quark, cream, eggs, and onions, sometimes with caraway. A beloved rustic specialty from central Germany.
Historic restaurant in central Weimar known for refined Thuringian cuisine and a classic atmosphere near the old town.
Well-known traditional venue serving hearty regional dishes and German classics in a rustic, welcoming setting.
Popular casual stop for Thuringian fare and local hospitality, suitable for trying regional staples in an informal setting.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and local transit are usually cheaper than in Berlin or Munich, though central stays and cultural events can raise daily costs.
Tipping is customary but modest. Round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants, round up for taxis, and leave small change at cafes.
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Weimar Hauptbahnhof -> Goetheplatz, Weimar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg to Weimar 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 Weimar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nuremberg to Weimar trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Weimar station pair, with some services arriving at Weimar Berkaer Bhf. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Weimar train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Weimar is 1 km from Weimar city centre. Public transport options include:
Weimar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Subway, Domino's, Alice, Curry & Co.
Wi-Fi is available at Weimar. ATMs are available at Weimar.
Ticket office support is available at Weimar. Information desks are available at Weimar.
Luggage storage is available at Weimar. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Weimar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Weimar: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Weimar.
Weimar Berkaer Bhf is 1 km from Weimar city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Weimar Berkaer Bhf 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: Texas, Johanns Hof, Ristorante Pomodore, Kebab House
Wi-Fi is available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf. ATMs are available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf.
Ticket office support is available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf. Information desks are available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf.
Luggage storage is available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Liszt, Anna Amalia, Hotel Hollerbusch, Hotel Schillerhof.
Weimar West is 1 km from Weimar city centre. Public transport options include:
Weimar West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Domino's, Ankara, Mr. BINH DINH, TAP...
Wi-Fi is available at Weimar West. ATMs are available at Weimar West.
Ticket office support is available at Weimar West. Information desks are available at Weimar West.
Luggage storage is available at Weimar West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Weimar West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Weimar West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Weimar West.
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