How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg 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 42m. 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 $15, and a flight costs an average of $119.

Distance: 116 miles (187 km)

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Flight

$56

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$20

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$172

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3h 39m

Average total duration

3h 9m

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30m

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3h 16m

Average total duration

2h 46m

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3h 42m

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42m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.1kg

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from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 AM3h20
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    11:05 AMNürnberg, ZOB
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:00 PM4h30
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    5:30 PMNürnberg, ZOB
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH148
    10:15 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:00 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 25
    10:19 AM2h11
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:30 PMNuremberg Hbf
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1221
    8:20 AM2h10
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    10:30 AMNuremberg Hbf
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 621
    10:41 AM2h17
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    12:58 PMNuremberg Hbf
    $721One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 AM4h05
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    2:45 PMNürnberg, ZOB
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM3h30
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    2:45 PMNürnberg, ZOB
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:40 PM2h40
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    7:20 PMNürnberg, ZOB
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH142
    10:10 AM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:55 AMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    $2101One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH144
    1:25 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    2:10 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    $2101One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH146
    5:10 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:55 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    $2101One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg, 79,57% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg

Travel to Nuremberg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Nuremberg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg costing on average $20 (€16).

A bus is $104 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg costing on average $119 (€95).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

Train takes on average 2h 1m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg is approximately 116 miles (187 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Nuremberg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nuremberg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Nuremberg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet to go to Nuremberg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg with the following travel companies:
  • 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 13 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Prague, Paris, Berlin, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nuremberg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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