How to get from Nuremberg to Frankfurt
- 403 km as the crow flies
- 48 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 02m
direct
Train
€19
Cheapest
2h 45m
direct
Bus
€12
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nuremberg to Frankfurt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 403 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
403 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €15Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 2h 02mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 2h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€15Omio catalogue, Sep 252h 02m · directSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Sep 252h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nuremberg to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Nuremberg central → Frankfurtbus
FlixBus·2h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Nuremberg to Frankfurt
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€92Departures from Nuremberg to Frankfurt
FlixBus runs 48 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 48 | 00:05 | 23:15 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 25 | 05:28 | 22:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nuremberg to Frankfurt works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Nuremberg central to Frankfurt, about 2h 45m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Nuremberg to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nuremberg to Frankfurt?
The most useful route takes about 2h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Nuremberg to Frankfurt?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:15, from Nuremberg central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Nuremberg to Frankfurt?
48 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:15.
Which station does the bus from Nuremberg to Frankfurt leave from?
Nuremberg central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Nuremberg to Frankfurt?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 05:28 and the last at 22:00, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Nuremberg to Frankfurt?
25 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 05:28 and 22:00.
How far is Frankfurt from Nuremberg?
About 403 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nuremberg to Frankfurt cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Nuremberg to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Nuremberg to Frankfurt without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Frankfurt?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026