The average train between Heidelberg and Nuremberg takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Osterburken, Bahnhof and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Nuremberg station via Osterburken, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Heidelberg to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt station.
Heidelberg to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Nuremberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Arverio Baden-Württemberg and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heidelberg and Nuremberg is 172.7 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt to Nürnberg Hbf via Osterburken, Bahnhof and Würzburg Hbf in around 3h 42m.