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Germanisches Nationalmuseum
Germany’s largest museum of cultural history, with major collections of art, design, archaeology, and historical artifacts from the German-speaking world.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
5 h 57 m
Trains per day
89
Distance
412 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Nuremberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Nuremberg will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 89 trains that leave Vienna for Nuremberg on Sat, Jun 20, 1 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 412 km distance in an average of 5 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 56 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 5 h 57 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.
EC 1210 · ICE 1080
NJ 40490
RJX 19970 · RJ 110 · ICE 1080
RJX 66 · 4044
RJX 68 · 4046
RJX 187+
RJ 112+
ICE 780
RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 · ICE 780
RJX19976+
ICE 1214 · ICE 784
RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 782
RJX19916+
EC 114+
ICE 782Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $312.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$138 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $515 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Nuremberg:
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Nuremberg costing on average $138 (€114).
A bus is $466 (€382) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Nuremberg costing on average $515 (€422).
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
Tickets start at around $138 (€114) compared to roughly $112 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-26.32 (€-21.58). The journey takes 5h 45m versus 5h 4m 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 Vienna to Nuremberg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 260 · ICE 680 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h00 | 12:28 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 260+ ICE 680 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h00 | 12:28 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19950+ ICE 210+ DB S3+ ICE 788 | On time 7:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h23 | 1:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19950 · RE5+ ICE 626 | 7:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h55 | 1:57 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 1218 · ICE 1508 | On time 7:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h20 | 1:33 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19910+ ICE 210+ DB S3+ ICE 788 | On time 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 5h57 | 1:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19910 · RE5+ ICE 626 | 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h29 | 1:57 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19950 · ICE 210 · S3 · ICE 788 | On time 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 5h57 | 1:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 544+ RJX 262+ ICE 588 | On time 7:34 AM Vienna Airport | 6h52 | 2:26 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 544+ RJX 262+ ICE 588 | On time 7:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h29 | 2:26 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 754+ RJX 262+ ICE 588 | On time 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h24 | 2:26 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 262 · ICE 588 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 5h58 | 2:26 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 262+ ICE 588 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 5h58 | 2:26 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19952 · RE5+ ICE 622 | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h55 | 3:57 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19952+ ICE 118+ DB S3+ ICE 786 | On time 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h23 | 3:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 1216 · ICE 786 | On time 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h12 | 3:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 19912 · ICE 118 · S3 · ICE 786 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 5h57 | 3:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19912 · RE5+ ICE 622 | 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h29 | 3:57 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19912+ ICE 118+ DB S3+ ICE 786 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 5h57 | 3:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 752+ RJX 60+ ICE 586 | On time 10:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h27 | 4:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 60 · ICE 586 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h01 | 4:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ ICE 586 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h01 | 4:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 640+ ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 10:34 AM Vienna Airport | 6h51 | 5:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19976+ ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 11:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h23 | 5:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h12 | 5:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h12 | 5:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 5h57 | 5:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19976+ ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 5h57 | 5:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 584 | On time 11:34 AM Vienna Airport | 6h52 | 6:26 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 584 | On time 11:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h29 | 6:26 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 750+ RJX 62+ ICE 584 | On time 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 6h24 | 6:26 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62+ ICE 584 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 5h58 | 6:26 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62 · ICE 584 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 5h58 | 6:26 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 782 | On time 12:34 PM Vienna Airport | 6h51 | 7:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 644+ ICE 782+ EC 114 | On time 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h28 | 7:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19956+ ICE 782+ EC 114 | On time 1:02 PM Vienna Airport | 6h23 | 7:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19916+ EC 114+ ICE 782 | On time 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 5h57 | 7:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 782 | On time 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 5h57 | 7:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 646+ RJX 64+ ICE 582 | On time 1:34 PM Vienna Airport | 6h53 | 8:27 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 646+ RJX 64+ ICE 582 | On time 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h30 | 8:27 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 858+ RJX 64+ ICE 582 | On time 2:02 PM Vienna Airport | 6h25 | 8:27 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 64+ ICE 582 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 5h59 | 8:27 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 64 · ICE 582 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 5h59 | 8:27 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 648+ ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 | On time 2:34 PM Vienna Airport | 6h59 | 9:33 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 648+ RJ 112+ ICE 1500 | On time 2:34 PM Vienna Airport | 6h59 | 9:33 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
REX 7 · REX 3+ ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 | On time 2:41 PM Vienna Airport | 6h52 | 9:33 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19918+ ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 | On time 3:02 PM Vienna Airport | 6h31 | 9:33 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19918+ RJ 112+ ICE 1500 | On time 3:02 PM Vienna Airport | 6h31 | 9:33 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 | On time 3:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h20 | 9:33 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 | On time 3:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h20 | 9:33 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 187 · ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 | On time 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h05 | 9:33 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 187+ ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 | On time 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h05 | 9:33 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 | On time 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h05 | 9:33 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 187+ RJ 112+ ICE 1500 | On time 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h05 | 9:33 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 740+ RJX 66 · RE1 | 3:34 PM Vienna Airport | 7h08 | 10:42 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 740+ RJX 66 · RE1 | 3:34 PM Vienna Airport | 7h28 | 11:02 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 740+ RJX 66 · RE1 | 3:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h45 | 10:42 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 740+ RJX 66 · RE1 | 3:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h05 | 11:02 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 856+ RJX 66 · RE1 | 4:02 PM Vienna Airport | 6h40 | 10:42 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 856+ RJX 66 · RE1 | 4:02 PM Vienna Airport | 7h00 | 11:02 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 66 · RE1 | On time 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h14 | 10:42 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 66 · 4044 | On time 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h14 | 10:42 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 66 · 4044 | On time 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h34 | 11:02 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 66 · RE1 | On time 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h34 | 11:02 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 742+ RJ 110+ ICE 1080 | On time 4:34 PM Vienna Airport | 7h39 | 12:13 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 742+ RJ 110+ ICE 1080 | On time 4:34 PM Vienna Airport | 7h33 | 12:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
REX 7 · REX 3+ EC 1210+ NJ 40420 | 4:41 PM Vienna Airport | 7h53 | 12:34 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 742+ RJ 110+ ICE 1080 | On time 4:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h16 | 12:13 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19970+ RJ 110+ ICE 1080 | On time 5:02 PM Vienna Airport | 7h11 | 12:13 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19970+ NJ 40420 | 5:02 PM Vienna Airport | 7h32 | 12:34 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19970+ RJ 110+ ICE 1080 | On time 5:02 PM Vienna Airport | 7h05 | 12:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 1210 · ICE 1080 | On time 5:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h00 | 12:13 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1210 · ICE 1080 | On time 5:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h54 | 12:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1210+ NJ 40420 | On time 5:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h21 | 12:34 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19970+ RJ 110+ ICE 1080 | On time 5:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h45 | 12:13 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19970 · RJ 110 · ICE 1080 | On time 5:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h45 | 12:13 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 19970 · RJ 110 · ICE 1080 | On time 5:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h39 | 12:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19970+ NJ 40420 | 5:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h06 | 12:34 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19970+ RJ 110+ ICE 1080 | On time 5:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h45 | 12:13 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19970+ RJ 110+ ICE 1080 | On time 5:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h39 | 12:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 744+ RJX 68 · RE1 | 5:34 PM Vienna Airport | 7h08 | 12:42 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 744+ RJX 68 · RE1 | 5:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h45 | 12:42 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 854+ RJX 68 · RE1 | 6:02 PM Vienna Airport | 6h40 | 12:42 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 68 · RE1 | On time 6:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h14 | 12:42 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 68 · 4046 | On time 6:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h14 | 12:42 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
NJ 40490 | 6:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 6h14 | 12:50 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19972 · RE5 · RB87 · RE16 | 7:02 PM Vienna Airport | 10h00 | 5:02 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19972 · RE5+ ICE 822 | 7:02 PM Vienna Airport | 10h55 | 5:57 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19972 · RE5 · RB87 · RE16 | 7:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h34 | 5:02 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19972 · RE5+ ICE 822 | 7:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 10h29 | 5:57 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S 7+ REX 1+ IC 407+ ICE 508 | 4:49 AM Vienna Airport | 7h13 | 12:02 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S 7+ REX 3+ RJX19938+ ICE 880 | On time 4:49 AM Vienna Airport | 6h36 | 11:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 848+ ICE 880+ EC 212 | On time 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h28 | 11:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S 7+ CJX 9+ IC 540+ RJX 260 | On time 5:19 AM Vienna Airport | 7h09 | 12:28 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJX 19938 · EC 212 · ICE 880 | On time 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 5h57 | 11:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19938+ ICE 880+ EC 212 | On time 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 5h57 | 11:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 407+ ICE 508 | 5:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h23 | 12:02 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S 7+ REX 92+ RJX 260+ ICE 680 | On time 5:49 AM Vienna Airport | 6h39 | 12:28 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 540+ RJX 260+ ICE 680 | On time 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h31 | 12:28 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Vienna to Nuremberg run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $31 (€26) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 256 miles (412 km) distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 256 miles (412 km) |
Average train duration 5h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
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Discover the best of Nuremberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nuremberg trip today.
Germany’s largest museum of cultural history, with major collections of art, design, archaeology, and historical artifacts from the German-speaking world.
The preserved former home and workshop of Albrecht Dürer, offering insight into the life and work of Nuremberg’s most famous Renaissance artist.
An important documentation center at the Palace of Justice covering the Nuremberg Trials and their lasting impact on international law.
Nuremberg’s central market square, surrounded by major landmarks and especially lively during festivals and the famous Christmas market season.
A beautifully preserved old street lined with colorful timber-framed houses, often highlighted in photography and social media posts.
A charming square below the castle near the Albrecht Dürer House, popular for historic views and a classic old-town atmosphere.
Small marjoram-seasoned pork sausages traditionally grilled over beechwood and famously protected as a regional specialty of Nuremberg.
Three Nürnberger sausages served in a bread roll, a classic local street-food snack found across the city.
Franconian roast pork shoulder with crispy crackling, usually served with potato dumplings and rich gravy; a hearty regional favorite.
Longstanding traditional restaurant known for refined Franconian cuisine, historic interiors, and a more intimate, upscale atmosphere.
Established old-town brewhouse serving Franconian dishes and house-brewed beer in a traditional, atmospheric setting near the city walls.
Historic, well-known restaurant by St. Sebald specializing in authentic Nürnberger Rostbratwürste grilled over charcoal in a classic old-town setting.
Moderate by German standards. Public transport and casual food are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more during peak periods and major fairs.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, tip about 5-10% for good service and hand it directly when paying.
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