Route guide

Nuremberg → Berlin

378 km · Germany to Germany · Fastest: 2h by train · Cheapest: €18+ by bus

How to travel from Nuremberg to Berlin

There are 3 ways to travel between Nuremberg and Berlin — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€38–108

Duration: 2h 6m

via Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

~5.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€18–46

Duration: 5h 24m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~11 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€45–83

Duration: 4h 12m

~64 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Nuremberg and Berlin highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 378 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Direct or connecting trains cover this route. Advance fares (1–2 months out) drop prices significantly.
Both Nuremberg and Berlin are in Germany — no border crossing, single currency, single rail network.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Nuremberg to Berlin — every option in detail

Nuremberg to Berlin by train

Trains between Nuremberg and Berlin run within the Germany national rail network. The typical end-to-end journey is around 2h 6m.

Operators on this corridor include Deutsche Bahn (ICE).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €38 to €108. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 5.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 59 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~54 kg on this distance.

Nuremberg to Berlin by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Nuremberg and Berlin with a typical journey of 5h 24m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €18 when booked in advance, rising to €46 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Nuremberg to Berlin by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 378 km route.

Nuremberg to Berlin by car

The driving distance from Nuremberg to Berlin is approximately 435 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 4h 12m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €45–83 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Climate footprint: approximately 64 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Nuremberg and Berlin is approximately 378 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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