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Trip Overview

The average train between Nuremberg and Rothenburg takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. 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.

9h 26m
Duration
655 km
Distance
CHF 136
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Nuremberg to Rothenburg train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Nuremberg and Rothenburg. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Rothenburg at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 3m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 3m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 3m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 3m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 3m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 3m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 3m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 33m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 3m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 33m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 3m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 5m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 654.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Nuremberg, Germany and Rothenburg, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Emmenbrücke Kapf via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 8h 38m.

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