The average train between Hamburg and Nuremberg takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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.
Trains run hourly between Hamburg and Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 5:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Nuremberg station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Hamburg to Nuremberg train services, operated by metronom, depart from Hamburg-Harburg station.
Hamburg to Nuremberg train services, operated by metronom, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Nuremberg train tickets online with metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hamburg and Nuremberg is 461.6 km. The road distance is 605 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg-Harburg to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–420 and the journey takes 4h 12m.