What is the cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air?

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air?

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air is to fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs €110 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Wacken Open Air?

No, there is no direct bus from Nuremberg station to Wacken Open Air. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg central bus station and arriving at Wacken Mühlenweg via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Heeslingen Heimathaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Wacken Open Air?

No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Itzehoe via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air?

The distance between Nuremberg and Wacken Open Air is 694 km. The road distance is 628.4 km.

How do I travel from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air without a car?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs €120 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air bus from?

Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nuremberg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air train from?

Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 2m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air train arrive?

Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air.

Where can I stay near Wacken Open Air?

There are 400+ hotels available in Wacken Open Air.

Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air - 11 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain Rb
7h 24m
€125–313
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Nuernberg Hbf to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Itzehoetrain Rb
10h 1m
€72–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 034 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Neu Wulmstorf, Erich-Kästner-Straßebus Re6
13h 2m
Drive 628.4 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Wacken Open Aircar 628.4 km
6h 38m
€92–133
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain Rb
7h 38m
€125–317
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the cartrain from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Wacken Open Aircar
8h 26m
€146–195
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane NUE - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain
6h 25m
€117–382
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MUC - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain
7h 50m
€135–543
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain
8h 36m
€139–364
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain
8h 44m
€126–426
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Westerland, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Westerland (GWT)plane NUE - GWT
2. Take the train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Itzehoetrain
8h 21m
€332–723

Nuremberg to Wacken Open Air by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 694.3 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Nuremberg, Germany and Wacken Open Air, Germany?

You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Wacken Open Air via Hamburg Hbf, Itzehoe, Heeslingen Heimathaus, and Wacken Mühlenweg in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Wacken Open Air via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, Neu Wulmstorf, Erich-Kästner-Straße, Heeslingen Heimathaus, and Wacken Mühlenweg in around 13h 2m.

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