The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 33 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Nuremberg Hbf every day 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 189 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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 102122:332h23Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0:56Nuremberg Hbf£251One-way0 changes
ICE 92920:192h11Frankfurt (Main) Hbf22:30Nuremberg Hbf£331One-way0 changes
ICE 102122:192h23Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0:42Nuremberg Hbf£331One-way0 changes
ICE 5257:572h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:58Nuremberg Hbf£451One-way0 changes
ICE 5236:572h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:58Nuremberg Hbf£451One-way0 changes
ICE 5257:572h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:58Nuremberg Hbf£451One-way0 changes
ICE 5278:572h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:58Nuremberg Hbf£551One-way0 changes
ICE 5299:572h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:58Nuremberg Hbf£641One-way0 changes
ICE 5236:572h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:58Nuremberg Hbf£451One-way0 changes
ICE 62311:572h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf13:58Nuremberg Hbf£641One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 189 km
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf trains for today, Thursday 28 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 695 · 17501 · S4 | Delayed 20:55 21:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h45 | 6:35 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1021 | Delayed 20:58 22:19Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 23:11 23:11Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1021 | Delayed 20:58 22:34Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 23:11 23:11Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 29 May | |||||
15500 · ICE 827 | On time 4:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h12 | 6:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 521 | On time 5:54 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h02 | 7:56 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4603 · ICE 581 | On time 6:35 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h50 | 9:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 523 | On time 6:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h01 | 8:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 525 | On time 7:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h01 | 9:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1221 | On time 8:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h10 | 10:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 527 | On time 8:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h01 | 10:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4609 · ICE 785 | On time 9:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h57 | 12:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 529 | On time 9:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h01 | 11:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 25 | On time 10:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 12:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 621 | On time 10:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h01 | 12:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4613 · ICE 787 | On time 11:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h57 | 14:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 623 | On time 11:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h01 | 13:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1225 | On time 12:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 14:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4615 · ICE 587 | On time 12:35 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h51 | 15:26 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 625 | On time 12:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h01 | 14:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4617 · ICE 789 | On time 13:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h57 | 16:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 627 | On time 13:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h01 | 15:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 29 | On time 14:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 16:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 629 | On time 14:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h01 | 16:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4621 · ICE 881 | On time 15:35 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h50 | 18:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 721 | On time 15:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h01 | 17:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1229 | On time 16:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 18:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 723 | On time 16:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h01 | 18:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4625 · ICE 883 | On time 17:35 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h50 | 20:25 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 725 | On time 17:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h01 | 19:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 927 | On time 18:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 20:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 727 | On time 18:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h01 | 20:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 729 | On time 19:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h01 | 21:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 929 | On time 20:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 22:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 821 | On time 20:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h01 | 22:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1021 | On time 22:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 0:42 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1021 | On time 22:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 0:56 Nuremberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:54, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 189 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 2:54 |
Last train 21:35 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Nuremberg Hbf from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Nuremberg Hbf
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5.
- Burger King
- Cantina Estacion Mediterrano
- Coffee Fellows
- Dallmayr Cafebar
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Sportsbar
- Istanbul Döner
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- IntercityHotel Nuremberg
- Park Plaza Nuremberg
- Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville
- Located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
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