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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 48m. 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 €13, and a flight costs an average of €89.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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€56 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €145 Average price |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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There are 3 options to travel between Nuremberg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Frankfurt am Main from Nuremberg is by taking a bus, which costs on average $13 (€11).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main:
Taking a bus costs $89 (€80) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $102 (€92) for the same trip.
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train with an average ticket price of $14 (€13) from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main.
The quickest way to travel between Nuremberg and Frankfurt am Main is by flight, which takes on average 45 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 2 h 40 min.
Train takes 1 h 58 min on average.
Frankfurt am Main is approximately 115 miles (186 km) away from Nuremberg.
The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main is:
- 18 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Most travelers board their plane from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Most travelers board their train from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Flughafen.
The following travel companies offer services from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main:
- Travel with FlixBus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus for buses to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $13 (€11).
- Lufthansa Cityline (2), Lufthansa or CityJet can take you to Frankfurt am Main by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Lufthansa Cityline (2) from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main for $102 (€92).
- Deutsche Bahn can take you to Frankfurt am Main by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main for $14 (€13).
Yes, there are direct routes from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus with 18 direct buses per day.
- You can find 4 direct flights per day to Frankfurt am Main with Lufthansa or CityJet.
- You'll find 13 direct trains a day to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services to Frankfurt am Main tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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