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Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
Museum in Albrecht Dürer’s former house, presenting his life, prints and the world of Renaissance Nuremberg.
ICE 1096 · ICE 529
19289 · IC 2067
19260 · ICE 2592 · ICE 25
15310 · ICE 621
S2 · ICE 772 · ICE 621
ICE 1096 · ICE 529
19260 · ICE 2592 · ICE 25
S2 · ICE 772 · ICE 621
15310 · ICE 621
19289 · IC 2067Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. 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 coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £82.
Distance: 172 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£42 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £111 Average Price |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Nuremberg trains for tomorrow, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19289 · IC 2067 | On time 8:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 3h45 | 12:18 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1096 · ICE 529 | On time 8:46 Heidelberg Hbf | 3h12 | 11:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
19260 · ICE 2592 · ICE 25 | On time 9:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 3h20 | 12:30 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
15310 · ICE 621 | On time 9:26 Heidelberg Hbf | 3h32 | 12:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 1 change | |
S2 · ICE 772 · ICE 621 | On time 9:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 3h25 | 12:58 Nuremberg Hbf | 2 changes |
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Trains from Heidelberg to Nuremberg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 172 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 172 km |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:40 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Nuremberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nuremberg trip today.
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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Nürnberg Hbf -> Hauptmarkt, Nürnberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Nuremberg trains use the Heidelberg Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Nürnberg Flughafen. Use this guide to compare Heidelberg and Nuremberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg 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: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.
Heidelberg-Altstadt is 2 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Altstadt 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: Persepolis, Zum Brückenaff, 'S' Kastanie, Choa
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Atlantic, Hackteufel, Goldener Falke, Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg.
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach is 3 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach 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: Restaurant Dufke, Stettiner Klause, Hakim's Imbiss, KOLBEZ Cafe
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rose.
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 Nordostbf. (U-Bahn) is 3 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn).
ATMs are available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn).
Available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn).
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