The average train between Hamburg and Nuremberg takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. 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 2:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 44m. 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 Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Hamburg to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Nuremberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and metronom.
The distance between Hamburg and Nuremberg is 461.6 km. The road distance is 605 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 4m.