The average train between Nuremberg and Rothenburg takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg to Rothenburg. 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 every 4 hours between Nuremberg and Rothenburg. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Rothenburg at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Rothenburg station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Nuremberg to Rothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Rothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Nuremberg to Rothenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nuremberg and Rothenburg is 334.6 km. The road distance is 655 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Emmenbrücke Kapf via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 7h 54m.