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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 30

Cheapest price on Sep 30

€18

Average ticket price on Sep 30

€54

Fastest journey on Sep 30

2 h 1 m

Average journey duration on Sep 30

2 h 1 m

Trains on Sep 30

Distance

187 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.

Fast trains

On Wed, Sep 30, we found 50 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg, including 40 direct services.

On Wed, Sep 30 the direct trains cover the 187 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 .

On Wed, Sep 30 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 827
4:38 AM2h20
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
6:58 AMNuremberg Hbf
€181One-way
0 transfers
ICE 827
4:54 AM2h04
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
6:58 AMNuremberg Hbf
€251One-way
0 transfers
ICE 521
5:38 AM2h18
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
7:56 AMNuremberg Hbf
€281One-way
0 transfers
ICE 521
5:54 AM2h02
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
7:56 AMNuremberg Hbf
€281One-way
0 transfers
ICE 929
8:19 PM2h11
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
10:30 PMNuremberg Hbf
€321One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg trains for today, Tuesday, September 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
S8 · 4625 · ICE 883	On time 5:09 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	3h16	8:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 17 · 4625 · ICE 883	Delayed 3:17 PM 5:15 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station	3h10	8:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 725	On time 5:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h01	7:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 927	Delayed 4:39 PM 6:02 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h28	6:57 PM 6:57 PMNuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 927	Delayed 4:56 PM 6:19 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h11	6:57 PM 6:57 PMNuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 727	On time 6:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h17	8:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 727	On time 6:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h01	8:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 729	Delayed 5:49 PM 7:41 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h17	8:06 PM 8:06 PMNuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 729	Delayed 6:06 PM 7:57 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h01	8:06 PM 8:06 PMNuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 929	Delayed 6:05 PM 8:02 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h28	10:30 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 929	Delayed 6:22 PM 8:19 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h11	10:30 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 821	On time 8:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h17	10:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 821	On time 8:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h01	10:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 1021	Delayed 8:21 PM 10:02 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h45	10:51 PM 10:51 PMNuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 1021	Delayed 8:38 PM 10:24 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h23	10:51 PM 10:51 PMNuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 827	On time 4:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h20	6:58 AM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 827	On time 4:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h04	6:58 AM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 521	On time 5:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h18	7:56 AM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 521	On time 5:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h02	7:56 AM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
S8 · 4603 · ICE 581	On time 6:10 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	3h15	9:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 523	On time 6:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h17	9:06 AM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 523	On time 7:05 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h01	9:06 AM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 525	On time 7:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h17	9:58 AM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 525	On time 7:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h01	9:58 AM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 527	On time 8:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h17	10:58 AM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 527	On time 8:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h01	10:58 AM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
15165+4609 · ICE 785	On time 9:07 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	3h18	12:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 529	On time 9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h17	11:58 AM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 529	On time 9:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h01	11:58 AM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 621	On time 10:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h17	12:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 621	On time 10:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h01	12:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
15167+4613 · ICE 787	On time 11:07 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	3h18	2:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 623	On time 11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h17	1:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 623	On time 11:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h01	1:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 27 · 4615 · ICE 587	On time 12:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	3h24	3:26 PM Nuremberg Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 225 · IC 2161	On time 12:21 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	3h55	4:16 PM Nuremberg Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 625	On time 12:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h17	2:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 625	On time 12:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h01	2:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
15169+4617 · ICE 789	On time 1:07 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	3h18	4:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 627	On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h17	3:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 627	On time 1:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h01	3:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 629	On time 2:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h17	4:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 629	On time 2:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h01	4:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 315 · 4621 · ICE 881	On time 3:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	3h10	6:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 721	On time 3:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h17	5:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 721	On time 3:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h01	5:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 723	On time 4:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h17	6:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 723	On time 4:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2h01	6:58 PM Nuremberg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
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Trains

from €18

Buses

from €12

Flights

from €90

Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg

Germany

Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.

There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 187 km distance in 1h 55m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

187 km

Average train duration

2h 19m

Cheapest ticket price

€7

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 55m

First train

12:03 AM

Last train

11:56 PM

Cheapest Month

Nov

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Oct - Dec

Low Season

Apr - Jun

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Thu

Best time to book

91 days

Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Nuremberg from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Deutsche Bahn Duration

1h 55m

Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price

€7

Deutsche Bahn frequency

11 a day

Luggage included

Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves

Luggage storage

Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.

Cancellation Policy

Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?

Refund

If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.

Seat reservation

Second Class:
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.

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.

Pets

Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.

Quiet zone

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FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main 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.

Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg is €41; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg is 1h 55m to travel the 187 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg leaves at 12:03 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg leaves at 11:56 PM.

Yes,there are 11 direct trains a day from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg, you can count on Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Nuremberg. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Frankfurt am Main and Nuremberg and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A day trip to Nuremberg from Frankfurt am Main is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 55m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Nuremberg including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg

Most Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Nürnberg Flughafen. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Nuremberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main

Arrival train stations in Nuremberg

Which Frankfurt am Main station do trains to Nuremberg leave from?

Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Nuremberg leave from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. The station is 2 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre at Im Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Frankfurt (Main) HbfIm Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS9, S8, S6, S5, S4, S3, S2, S1 · 5m · €1 · every ~51 min

BusN5, N12, N4 · 5m · every ~1 min

Tram18, 14, 12, 11 · 6m · €3 · every ~38 min

SubwayU5, U4 · 4m · €3 · every ~39 min

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt (Main) 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 and drink

Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.

More about Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Frankfurt Flughafen FernbfFrankfurt am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Germany+49 69 2651055 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainIce · 11m · €2

Trn · 12m · €3

S8, S9 · 19m · €3 · every ~5 min

BusS8e · 28m · €6

X61, 61 · 41m · every ~13 min

61, X61 · 42m · every ~13 min

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf 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.