How to travel from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $109.

Distance: 116 miles (187 km)

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Flight

$57

Average price

$21

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Cheapest

$155

Average price

2h 43m

Average total duration

2h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 25m

Average total duration

2h 55m

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30m

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3h 47m

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Fastest

47m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.1kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 AM3h35
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    11:20 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    2:45 AM2h40
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    5:25 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH143
    11:30 AM0h50
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    12:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1811One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 926
    9:31 AM2h06
    Nuremberg Hbf
    11:37 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 728
    8:00 AM2h02
    Nuremberg Hbf
    10:02 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 728
    8:00 AM2h19
    Nuremberg Hbf
    10:19 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $901One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM2h45
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    9:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:25 AM4h05
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    2:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:25 AM4h35
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    3:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH145
    2:55 PM0h50
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    3:45 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1811One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH149
    6:10 AM0h50
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    7:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1811One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH147
    6:30 PM0h50
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    7:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2771One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main, 83,88% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nuremberg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main is a train with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main:

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $13 (€11).

A train is $98 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $109 (€89).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 1m.

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 116 miles (187 km).
The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet.
  • 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 14 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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