1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£30
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
2 h 17 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
2 h 17 m
Trains on 03 Sept
17
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Nuremberg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Nuremberg Hbf will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 17 trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Nuremberg Hbf, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 193 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 17 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.
ICE 621
ICE 725
ICE 529
ICE 527
S8 · ICE 23
ICE 621
ICE 529
ICE 527
ICE 725
ICE 723Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Nuremberg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a flight costs an average of £105.
Distance: 193 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £105 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Nuremberg Hbf:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Nuremberg Hbf costing on average £27.
A coach is £93 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Nuremberg Hbf costing on average £105.
Other travel options to Nuremberg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Coach takes on average 3h 8m.
Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 2h 23m versus 2h 22m 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Nuremberg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S8 · ICE 23 | On time 8:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h23 | 10:53 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 527 | On time 8:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h17 | 10:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · 4609 · ICE 785 | On time 9:00 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h25 | 12:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
15165+ 4609 · ICE 785 | On time 9:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h16 | 12:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
S8 · ICE 529 | On time 9:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h28 | 11:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 529 | On time 9:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h17 | 11:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
24321+ ICE 25 | On time 9:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h44 | 12:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 621 | On time 10:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h17 | 12:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · ICE 629 | On time 14:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h28 | 16:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 629 | On time 14:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h17 | 16:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · ICE 721 | On time 15:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h28 | 17:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 721 | On time 15:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h17 | 17:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 229 | On time 15:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h45 | 18:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
24343+ ICE 229 | On time 15:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h44 | 18:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 723 | On time 16:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h28 | 18:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 723 | On time 16:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h17 | 18:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Nuremberg Hbf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 20:02. The fastest train covers the 193 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 193 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 6:02 |
Last train 20:02 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Nuremberg Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Nuremberg Hbf trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Nuremberg Hbf 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.
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