Nuremberg is the second largest city in Bavaria and the unofficial capital of the historical region of Franconia. Berlin is connected with Nuremberg by intensive transport links, so travel between these cities can be made quickly, conveniently and inexpensively. When planning your trip, learn more about how to get from Berlin to Nuremberg.
What kind of transport can be used
The distance from Berlin to Nuremberg is 450 km. You can get from one city to another by train, bus or plane with direct flights, no transfers.
The duration of the journey is 1 hour 15 minutes (from 85 €), by train express about 3 hours (from 30 €), by bus from 5 hours 15 minutes (from 18 €).
A trip by car, depending on the driver's qualifications, will take from 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes with petrol costs from 43 €.
Travel by train
There is a direct train connection between Berlin and Nuremberg. Trains leave from Berlin Central Station (Berlin Hbf) and arrive at Nuremberg Central Station (Nürnberg Hbf). Trains run every hour from 04.30 to 19.30.
The duration of a trip on the Intercity-Express is from 2 hours 53 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. Tickets cost 120 euros, but when using special tariff plans, tickets can be purchased at a significant discount - for 29.9 or 79.9 €. The biggest discounts are valid for morning and evening flights.
Berlin's main railway station is located in the city center at Europaplatz, 1. It can be reached by city trains S-Bahn (S5, S7, S9, S75), by metro line U55 and by buses M41, M85, TXL, 120, 123 , 147, 240, 245, N20, N40 to the Hauptbahnhof stop.
You can choose a suitable flight and buy a ticket on the Deutsche Bahn website. To do this, you need to select the language of service on the Internet resource, enter data on the point of departure and destination, and determine the dates and number of passengers. Further, in the schedule window, you can get acquainted with the available flights and their cost. Also on the site you can get acquainted with tariff plans, promotions and discounts.
A ticket purchased online can be paid for with a credit card, saved in PDF format and printed, or downloaded into the DB Navigator application.
Tickets can also be purchased at the box office at the train station or at the ticket terminals.
To purchase a ticket at the terminal:
- Select the language of service, enter the points of departure and arrival, as well as the date of travel in the appropriate fields. The flight selection table will give you train timetables and route details.
- Press the button "Buy a ticket" (Fahrkarte kaufen), and information about prices, tariff plans and discounts will appear in the window.
- Select a ticket for the desired train and pay for it using a bank card or cash.
The terminals also have a route printing function (free of charge).
Traveling by train is fast and comfortable.
Bus ride
From the central bus station in Berlin (st. Masurenallee, 4-6) there are up to 10 direct flights to Nuremberg by FlixBus every day. The earliest morning flight is at 07.00, the last one at 23.30, the intervals between bus departures are 1-1.5 hours.
The duration of the trip is from 5 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours. Buying tickets on the eve of the trip will cost you 20-46 €, with an advance reservation of 18-23 €.
There is also a direct flight to Nuremberg from Schönefeld Airport. The bus leaves daily at 21.45 and arrives in Nuremberg at 04.00. Tickets cost 23 €.
Also, direct flights depart at 21.00-22.00 from Südkreuz Bf, Alexanderplatz and S-Treptower Park stations.
The cost of transporting bicycles is 9 €. You will pay the same amount for oversized baggage weighing from 20 to 30 kg. Baby strollers and wheelchairs are transported free of charge but must be reserved in advance.
You can get all the necessary information and book tickets on the website of the carrier company.
Flight by plane
Nonstop flights from Berlin to Nuremberg depart from Tegel Airport.
The airport is located 8 km from the city center in the Tegel region of the Reinickendorf administrative district. Metro and city trains do not go there.
The airport can be reached either by taxi (about 20 €) or by TXL express buses, which run non-stop from Alexanderplatz central square or from the Hauptbahnhof train station.
Buses run every 10 minutes from 6.30 am to 10.30 pm, the journey takes 30-40 minutes.
During the day, there are 4 Eurowings direct flights from Tegel Airport to Nuremberg: at 6.30, 10.10, 15.00 and 18.45. The flight lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Prices for tickets in economy class from 70 to 133 €, in business class from 359 €. If you book in advance, you can buy a ticket for as little as 30 euros.
The plane arrives at the Nuremberg airport. You can get from the airport to the city by metro (line U2), by buses 32 and 33, or by taxi (about 15 €).
Travel by car
The most convenient route to travel to Nuremberg by car is along the A9 motorway. This is a comfortable Autobahn with an average speed of 130 km / h. Every 50-70 km on the highway there are rest points with gas stations, shops and cafes, so a trip to Nuremberg by car will not be tiresome even for an inexperienced driver.
You can take the A9 motorway by following the A115 and A10 roads.
The trip will take about 5 hours. You will consume about 36 liters of gasoline at a price of 1.2-1.4 € per 1 liter, the cost of fuel will be 43-51 €.
Car rent
If you do not have a personal car, you can rent one. Branches of renowned rental companies Avis, Buchbinder, Enterprise, Europcar, Flizzr, Global Rent a Car, Hertz, InterRent and others operate in Berlin. With the help of the Rentalcars service, you can find rental options that are optimal for you in terms of cost and car capacity. The choice of vehicle models is very wide - from compact economy class cars with minimal fuel consumption to limousines and minibuses.
The cost of renting a car in Berlin is from 45 € per day for small and medium cars, from 55 € for station wagons and from 61 € for a business class car.
The driver must have a credit card with sufficient funds to pay not only the rental fee, but also a deposit for the car: from 200 to 1200 € depending on the class of the vehicle.
Taxi ride
You can get from Berlin to Nuremberg by taxi. The transfer is carried out from anywhere in the city - from the airport, railway station or hotel. You can choose from different models of cars - from a compact economy class car to a bus or limousine. It is necessary to order a car for a trip at least 16 hours before the departure time. Kiwitaxi services allow you to travel to Nuremberg by taxi at attractive prices.
Traveling for three in an economy class car will cost you from 290 €, by a premium car - from 429 €. For companies up to 8 people, you can order a minivan (from 431 €), for a group of up to 16 people - a minibus (from 639 €).
If you like comfort, a taxi trip in Germany will provide it.
By passing car
The Blablacar service makes it easy to find drivers who will agree to give you a lift to any city in Germany for a small fee. Dozens of entrepreneurs and tourists travel along the Berlin-Nuremberg route every day, so finding a passing car in this direction will not be difficult. Seats in the car are provided not only for single travelers, but also for groups of up to 3 people. For one passenger seat, you will be charged 19-33 €.
Compare the possibilities offered by different modes of transport when traveling to Nuremberg:
| Type of transport | Travel time | Cost, € | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 2 h 53 min – 3 h 40 min | 30-120 | |
| Bus | 5 h 15 min –7 h | 18-45 | |
| Airplane | 1 h 15 min | 70-359 + transport from / to airports 35 | |
| Personal car | ~ 5 h | 43-51 (gasoline) | |
| Rented car | ~ 5 h | from 45 to 70 for rent + 43-51 for gasoline | deposit amount from 200 to 1200 € |
| Transfer by taxi | ~ 5 h | from 290 to 429 | for 3 passengers |
| Passing car | ~ 5 h | 19-33 | for 1 person |
Conclusion
Despite the fact that Berlin and Nuremberg are separated by a considerable distance, travel between these cities can be quite fast and not too expensive. Affordable tariff plans allow you to purchase tickets for ground public transport, even on a limited budget.
