The average train between Madrid and Nürnberg Hbf takes 30h 21m and the fastest train takes 24h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid to Nürnberg Hbf. 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 once daily between Madrid and Nürnberg Hbf. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Nürnberg Hbf at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 30h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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28h 30m • 4 changes
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34h 47m • 4 changes
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28h 30m • 4 changes
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34h 47m • 4 changes
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28h 30m • 4 changes
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34h 47m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Nürnberg Hbf. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Nürnberg Hbf station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 21m.
Madrid to Nürnberg Hbf train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Nürnberg Hbf train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Nuernberg Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Nürnberg Hbf train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Nürnberg Hbf is 1,532.2 km. The road distance is 2,486 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Nuernberg Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 18h 52m.