Direct Train Connections from Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof

Explore convenient travel options from Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof (Hbf), a central rail hub in Bavaria. Whether heading to nearby cities or major metropolises, Nuremberg Hbf offers direct **Regional** and **ICE** (high-speed) train connections. The **Deutschlandticket** (€63/month in 2026) is ideal for regional travel, allowing unlimited rides on all local/regional trains across Germany.

Regional Train Connections

Regional trains, including Regional-Express (RE), Regionalbahn (RB), S-Bahn, and the Munich-Nuremberg-Express, connect Nuremberg to destinations in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Thuringia, and the Czech Republic. Use the **Deutschlandticket** (€63/month) for unlimited regional travel – perfect for commuting or weekend trips.

Destination	Travel Time	Frequency
Munich	1h 15m–2h	Every 2 hours / hourly on some lines
Regensburg	1h–1h 30m	Hourly
Würzburg	1h–1h 30m	Hourly
Bamberg	40m–50m	Hourly
Bayreuth	1h–1h 15m	Hourly
Ansbach	40m–50m	Hourly
Stuttgart	2h 15m–2h 30m	Hourly
Erfurt	1h 45m–2h	Hourly / twice hourly on some services
Cheb	1h 45m–2h	Every 2 hours

ICE High-Speed Train Connections

Intercity-Express (ICE) trains provide fast, comfortable journeys to major cities in Germany and international destinations. Below are key direct ICE routes from Nuremberg Hbf in 2026, with updated times/frequencies (e.g., more hourly Sprinter services on Berlin–Nuremberg–Munich; new/improved links to Austria/Switzerland).

Destination	Travel Time	Frequency
Berlin	2h 38m–3h	Up to hourly (Sprinter options)
Munich	1h–1h 15m	Hourly
Frankfurt am Main	2h–2h 30m	Hourly
Hamburg	4h 30m–5h	Every 2 hours
Cologne	3h 30m–4h	Every 2 hours
Stuttgart	2h–2h 30m (faster Sprinter ~2h)	Every 2 hours + new direct Berlin–Stuttgart via Nuremberg
Vienna	4h–4h 30m	Every 2 hours
Prague	3h 45m–4h	4–6 daily
Zurich	5h–5h 30m	Every 2 hours
Amsterdam	6h 30m–7h (with change)	Limited direct; often via Cologne/Frankfurt
Graz / Klagenfurt	6h–7h	New/expanded routes (2026 timetable)

Travel Tips

- Book ICE tickets early on bahn.de or trainline.com to save money.
- The **Deutschlandticket** (€63/month in 2026) covers all regional trains (RE, RB, IRE, S-Bahn), buses, trams nationwide – not valid on ICE/IC/EC.
- Nuremberg Hbf offers luggage lockers, dining options, and a DB Lounge for 1st-class ICE passengers.
- Check timetables for seasonal changes, especially on international routes; new 2026 timetable brings more hourly services on key corridors.

Provided by NuernbergPlus.de – Updated February 2026