The average train between Salzburg and Nuremberg takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Salzburg 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 hourly between Salzburg and Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Nuremberg station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Salzburg to Nuremberg train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Nuremberg train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Salzburg to Nuremberg train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 6 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Nuremberg is 234 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf via München Hbf in around 3h 3m.