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.
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.



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8h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nuremberg to Rothenburg? 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 Nuremberg to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf station and arriving at Luzern station via Frankfurt station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
Nuremberg to Rothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Rothenburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
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The distance between Nuremberg and Rothenburg is 334.6 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Emmenbrücke Kapf via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 8h 38m.