The cheapest and fastest trains from Karlsruhe to Nuremberg
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€55
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Nuremberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Nuremberg will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 6 trains that leave Karlsruhe for Nuremberg on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 4 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 9571 · RE 88617
IC 2067
IC 2069
RE 19009 · RE 88617
TGV 9561+
ICE 623
IC 2069
IC 2067
RE 19009 · RE 88617
ICE 9571 · RE 88617
ICE 372 · ICE 623Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. 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 bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 201 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€39 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Karlsruhe to Nuremberg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2067 | On time 8:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h13 | 11:18 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9571 · RE 88617 | Delayed 8:45 AM 8:28 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 3h52 | 12:20 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 19009 · RE 88617 | On time 8:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h48 | 12:20 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9561+ ICE 623 | Delayed 9:14 AM 8:55 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 4h09 | 1:04 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 · ICE 623 | On time 9:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h04 | 1:04 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2069 | On time 10:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h12 | 1:17 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Karlsruhe to Nuremberg
Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Go Ahead BW from Karlsruhe to Nuremberg trainsDeutsche Bahn, Go Ahead BW trains will get you between Karlsruhe and Nuremberg from €15. 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.
Go Ahead BW
FAQs: Trains from Karlsruhe to Nuremberg

When departing from Karlsruhe, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz and Karlsruhe-Durlach station. When arriving in Nuremberg, you can end your journey in train stations like Nuremberg Hbf, Nuremberg and Nuremberg Flughafen.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Karlsruhe Hbf, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Nuremberg Hbf, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Karlsruhe to Nuremberg
- Monday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 20:00
- Vinarte
- Am Tiergarten
- Panorama
- Alter Brauhof
- Hotel Barbarossa
- Hotel Avisa
- Am Tiergarten
- Aparthotel Aijana
- Monday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 08:00 13:30 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
- Hubraum
- Vogel Hausbräu Durlach
- Asia Gourmet
- Borsalino
- Hotel Große Linde
- Zum Erwin
- Der Blaue Reiter
- 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.
- Eiscafe Pinoccio
- Pinocchio
- Burger King
- Necom Imbiss
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via Flughafenstraße.
- Terminal90
- Mövenpick Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport
- Hotel Alpha
- Hotel Marienbad
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Sixt
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, check-in counters, and baggage claim
- Hall 2: security and departure gates
- Hall 3: arrivals and car rental services
- Metro: U2
- Bus: Several lines available
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