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Essen Hbf to Nuremberg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen Hbf and Nuremberg takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen Hbf 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.

4h 30m
Duration
484 km
Distance
€95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Essen Hbf to Nuremberg train times

Trains run hourly between Essen Hbf and Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 12:42 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 4h 31m • Direct
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    train train 4h 6m • Direct
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    train train 4h 8m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 4h 6m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 8m • Direct
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    train train 4h 9m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 4h 43m • Direct
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    train train 4h 6m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 8m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 4h 31m • Direct
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    train train 4h 6m • Direct
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    train train 4h 5m • Direct
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    train train 4h 8m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 5h 13m • Direct
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    train train 4h 48m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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    train train 4h 50m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 5h 13m • Direct
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    train train 4h 48m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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    train train 4h 50m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 5h 13m • Direct
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    train train 4h 48m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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    train train 4h 50m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen Hbf to Nuremberg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 483.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Nuremberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €80–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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