How to get from Nuremberg to Hamburg
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Nuremberg to Hamburg by price and travel time.
- 463 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 5h 45m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nuremberg to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 463 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
463 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €225Checked Oct 19 | 4h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €34Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 45m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€225Checked Oct 194h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€34Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 45m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nuremberg to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Nuremberg central → Hamburg centralbus
FlixBus·8h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Nuremberg to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:00 and the last at 23:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 09:00 | 23:10 |
All departures
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 11:45
- 12:45
- 21:10
- 22:10
- 23:10
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusNuremberg central-Hamburg centralBook →
CondorPrague-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-HamburgSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnNuremberg-Berlin, Berlin-HamburgBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Condor, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nuremberg to Hamburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Nuremberg central to Hamburg central, about 8h 30m. In total it's roughly €30 over 8h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Nuremberg to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nuremberg to Hamburg?
The most useful route takes about 8h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Nuremberg to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:00 and the last at 23:10, from Nuremberg central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Nuremberg to Hamburg?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 09:00 and 23:10.
Which station does the bus from Nuremberg to Hamburg leave from?
Nuremberg central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hamburg from Nuremberg?
About 463 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nuremberg to Hamburg cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €30 to €35. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Nuremberg to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Condor, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Hamburg?
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: 13 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 7 Oct 2026