How to get from Erfurt to Nuremberg
3 ways, 169 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 13m | €22–82 estimated |
| Drive | 3h 16m | €23–32 estimated |
| Taxi | 3h 16m | €270–410 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:11 → 09:431h 32m · directDB Fernverkehr AG 29€22–70
- 08:11 → 09:421h 31m · 1 changeDB Fernverkehr AG 29€23–71
- 08:29 → 10:141h 45m · directDB Fernverkehr AG 28€22–70
- 08:29 → 10:091h 40m · 1 changeDB Fernverkehr AG 28€23–71
- 08:30 → 10:141h 44m · 1 changeErfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AG 5€23–71
- 08:30 → 10:091h 39m · 2 changesErfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AG 5€23–71
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Erfurt to Nuremberg?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 13m door to door. The straight-line distance is 169 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Erfurt to Nuremberg?
- Train is the cheapest, from €22. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Erfurt to Nuremberg?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 4 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 13m. Fares run €22–82 across classes.
- How far is Nuremberg from Erfurt by road?
- About 227 km, roughly 3h 16m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €23–32; tolls and parking are extra.