The average train between Rothenburg and Nuremberg takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Rothenburg to Nuremberg. 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 Rothenburg and Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Rothenburg is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Luzern and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rothenburg to Nuremberg? 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 Rothenburg to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Luzern station and arriving at Nürnberg Hbf station via Basel SBB station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Rothenburg to Nuremberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Rothenburg to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
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The distance between Rothenburg and Nuremberg is 334.6 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Emmenbrücke Kapf to Nürnberg Hbf via Luzern, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt in around 7h 54m.