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Trip Overview

The average train between Nuremberg and Saalfeld takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg to Saalfeld. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 20m
Duration
181 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Nuremberg to Saalfeld train times

Trains run hourly between Nuremberg and Saalfeld. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Saalfeld at 11:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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    train train 2h 27m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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    train train 2h 24m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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    train train 2h 24m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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    train train 2h 24m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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    train train 2h 24m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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    train train 2h 24m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 2h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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    train train 2h 24m • Direct
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    train train 2h 20m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nuremberg to Saalfeld? 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.

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  • Distance: 180.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Nuremberg, Germany and Saalfeld, Thuringia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Saalfeld hourly. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day.

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