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Dortmund to Nuremberg trains

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The average train between Dortmund and Nuremberg takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Nuremberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 24m
Duration
520 km
Distance
€100
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Dortmund to Nuremberg train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dortmund and Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 2:28 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 5h 23m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 4h 56m • Direct
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    train train 5h 53m • Direct
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    train train 4h 36m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 4h 56m • Direct
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    train train 5h 53m • Direct
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    train train 4h 36m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 4h 56m • Direct
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    train train 5h 53m • Direct
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    train train 4h 36m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 5h 8m • Direct
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    train train 5h 53m • Direct
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    train train 4h 36m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 4h 56m • Direct
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    train train 5h 53m • Direct
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    train train 4h 36m • Direct
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    train train 4h 35m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 5h 38m • Direct
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    train train 5h 18m • Direct
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    train train 5h 17m • Direct
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    train train 5h 18m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 520.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Nuremberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €85–180 and the journey takes 4h 39m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route twice daily.

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