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Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
Museum in Albrecht Dürer’s former house, presenting his life, prints and the world of Renaissance Nuremberg.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Nuremberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Nuremberg will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
To travel from Basel to Nuremberg you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Basel to Nuremberg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 332 km distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 332 km |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:54 |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Basel to Nuremberg.
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Nuremberg trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IR 2055 · IC 803 · Fähre · 32480 | 4:36 Basel SBB | 7h41 | 12:17 Nuremberg Hbf | 7 changes | |
ICE 376 · S6 · ICE 529 | On time 6:16 Basel SBB | 5h42 | 11:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ECE 8 · IC 2067 | On time 6:46 Basel SBB | 5h32 | 12:18 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 202 · ICE 621 | On time 7:16 Basel SBB | 5h42 | 12:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 374 · S3 · ICE 1010 · ICE 623 | On time 8:16 Basel SBB | 5h48 | 14:04 Nuremberg Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 74 · IC 2069 | On time 8:46 Basel SBB | 5h32 | 14:18 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 200 · ICE 625 | On time 9:16 Basel SBB | 5h45 | 15:01 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 200 · ICE 2267 · 88619 | On time 9:16 Basel SBB | 6h04 | 15:20 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 372 · 4617 · ICE 627 | On time 10:16 Basel SBB | 5h47 | 16:03 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 6 · IC 2161 | On time 10:46 Basel SBB | 5h30 | 16:16 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 108 · ICE 629 | On time 11:16 Basel SBB | 5h42 | 16:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 72 · IC 2163 | On time 12:46 Basel SBB | 5h32 | 18:18 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 106 · ICE 723 | On time 13:16 Basel SBB | 5h42 | 18:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 278 · 4625 · ICE 725 | On time 14:16 Basel SBB | 5h48 | 20:04 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ECE 4 · IC 2165 | On time 14:46 Basel SBB | 5h32 | 20:18 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 104 · ICE 727 | On time 15:16 Basel SBB | 5h42 | 20:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 150 · ICE 1069 · 4042 | 15:46 Basel SBB | 6h03 | 21:49 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 70 · IC 2167 | On time 16:46 Basel SBB | 5h32 | 22:18 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 102 · 19029 · 88627 | 17:16 Basel SBB | 6h04 | 23:20 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 60409 · 19037 · 17501 · S4 | 21:16 Basel SBB | 9h19 | 6:35 Nuremberg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 60402 · ICE 619 · ICE 804 | On time 21:19 Basel SBB | 9h38 | 6:57 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 60402 · ICE 827 | On time 21:19 Basel SBB | 9h39 | 6:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
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Museum in Albrecht Dürer’s former house, presenting his life, prints and the world of Renaissance Nuremberg.
Major art museum with European works from the late Middle Ages to modern periods in a bold contemporary building.
Extensive museum on German railways with historic locomotives, interactive displays and family-friendly exhibitions.
Central market square lined with historic façades and stalls, ideal for people-watching and easy Old Town sightseeing.
Attractive riverside street with half-timbered houses, among the prettiest surviving medieval lanes in the city.
Historic artisan quarter south of the river, filled with lanes, workshops and a traditional Old Town atmosphere.
Small marjoram-spiced pork sausages, traditionally grilled over beechwood and served in sets or in a bread roll. A defining speciality of Nuremberg.
A long crusty roll filled with three Nuremberg sausages and mustard. It is a classic local street food eaten quickly at sausage stalls.
Lebkuchen from Nuremberg, a spiced gingerbread often made with nuts, candied peel and wafers. It is strongly tied to the city’s Christmas baking tradition.
Traditional Franconian inn serving roast meats, sausages and seasonal dishes in a wood-panelled, old-world atmosphere beneath the castle.
Historic bratwurst kitchen near the Hauptmarkt, known for traditional Nuremberg sausages in a rustic, fast-moving old-town setting.
Well-known old-town restaurant with polished Franconian cooking, local wine and a more refined feel while keeping regional classics at the centre.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Munich, while public transport and everyday food remain manageable for most city-break budgets.
Round up in cafés and taxis, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants. In Germany, tips are usually given directly when paying rather than left on the table.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basel to Nuremberg trains use the Basel SBB to Nürnberg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Nürnberg Flughafen. Use this guide to compare Basel and Nuremberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
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, Bahnhofsplatz (Hauptbahnhof) is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg, Bahnhofsplatz (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Various dining options available inside the station
Free WiFi available throughout the station. ATMs are several ATMs available throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg, Bahnhofsplatz (Hauptbahnhof).
Available at Nürnberg, Bahnhofsplatz (Hauptbahnhof): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg, Bahnhofsplatz (Hauptbahnhof): Fully accessible with lifts and ramps.
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