How to get from Nürnberg to Hamburg
- 463 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 9h 55m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 55m
2 transfers
Bus
€41
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nürnberg to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 55m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 463 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
463 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €167Checked Sep 25 | 7h 10m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €78Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 8h 48m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 9h 55m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€167Checked Sep 257h 10m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€78Omio catalogue, Sep 258h 48m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Sep 259h 55m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nürnberg to Hamburg: 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.
- 1Nürnberg → Nuremberg AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
- 2Nuremberg Airport → ErlangenbusLocal bus·45m
- 3Erlangen → Hamburg centralbus
FlixBus·7h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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
FlixBusErlangen-Hamburg central, Berlin central-Hamburg centralBook →
LufthansaMunich Airport-Berlin BrandenburgSee live options and dates →
ÖBBNürnberg-MunichBook →
Deutsche BahnMunich-HamburgBook →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus, Lufthansa, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nürnberg to Hamburg works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Nürnberg to Nuremberg, about 35 min. Transfer in Nuremberg and continue by Local bus bus on to Erlangen (45 min). Transfer in Erlangen and continue by FlixBus bus on to Hamburg central (7h 55m). In total it's roughly €41 over 9h 55m, 2 transfers.
Nürnberg to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nürnberg to Hamburg?
The most useful route takes about 9h 55m by bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Nürnberg to Hamburg?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Hamburg from Nürnberg?
About 463 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nürnberg to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €41. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Nürnberg to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus, Lufthansa, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Nürnberg to Hamburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nürnberg 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: Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026